3 Phase Ac Motor

3 phase ac motor

If you are wondering about the difference between 3 phase vs single phase AC motors, just remember this.

Single phase AC motors usually operate on a single phase source of power while 3 phase AC motors operate on a three phase source of power. The single phase alternating current is the most common source of power used by most households and non industrial businesses. It is the power that is used to light homes and power TVs in North America. Today, most commercial buildings in the US use the 3 phase alternating current motors because of its flexibility an power density. The 3 phase AC motor is particularly common in large businesses including in the manufacturing and industrial businesses.