Frequency converter
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Frequency converter refers to a class of electrical machinery that was used to convert one frequency (Hertz) of electrical power into another frequency. A typical use is for running non-US machinery which requires 50Hz power where utility power was supplied as 60Hz current.
The standard power in the U.S. is usually 60Hz, but in much of Europe, and other parts of the world, the standard is 50Hz, thus factories which want to manufacture products in the U.S. for export to an country which has the standard of 50Hz will need a frequency converter that converts 60Hz power to 50Hz power. This is also true for factories in countries which have a standard of 50Hz manufacturing products which need to be tested for use in the U.S. at 60Hz.
Another application is in the Aerospace and Airline industries. Often Airplanes use 400Hz power so 50Hz or 60Hz to 400Hz Frequency converter is needed for use in the ground power unit used to power the airplane while it is on the ground.
See also
- Cascade converter
- Motor-generator
- 3 phase loads
- Hz
- Hertz
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