Phasing

Phasing

Single phase: 

    • The AC output of a single winding Alternator

Multi phase:

    • The AC output of a multiple winding Alternator

Three phase:

    • The AC output of a multiple windings alternator



Basic Electricity
Two Sine waves of voltage 90 degrees out of phase (two phases)

Basic Electricity
Three Phase Alternators (120 degrees out of phase)

Basic Electricity


Voltage and Current in a Resistive AC Circuit

      • In a AC circuit of pure resistance OHM’s Law applies

 

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