Re: how does 3 phase transformer work



You could go for a three phase power inverter.
Or you could go for a motor generator.
50W is a pretty low power for a three phase device - are you sure you
need three phase AC?


On 30 Oct 2005 21:16:26 -0800, acannell@xxxxxxx etched in cyberspace:

>I need to convert square wave, 400hz, 24VAC to 115VAC three phase. I am
>wondering if its possible to use a 3 phase transformer "in reverse"
>(not backwards) to convert 24V input to 115V output? If so, how does
>this work? I understand single phase, but how does a three phase
>transformer generate three phases output from a single phase input? Are
>the windings located in some fashion which creates a phase shift?
>
>And it would be great if someone sold these off the shelf. My power
>requirement is about 50W. Would it be feasible to make my own somehow?
>
>Thanks!
>

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