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I got the answer in a site in the reverse way. I think we can use it to infer and calculate the ratio for using 60Hz equipment at 400Hz. Running a piece of 400 Hz equipment on a 60 Hz electrical system is not advised since it will damage the device. If the same voltage is supplied to the 400 Hz device as to a 60 Hz item, it will cause the metal in the 400 Hz unit to overheat. The end result will almost surely be smoke and possibly a fire. This problem can usually be avoided, however, simply by reducing the voltage supplied to the device by a ratio of 60/400, or 0.15. A reduction in voltage to 15% of its original value at the same current will allow most 400 Hz devices to operate safely on a 60 Hz electrical system.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, you can use a 400Hz transformer in a 60Hz sistem, but you can´t use the same voltages. To calculate the new ones use the proportional formula V=(60/400)xVn, where Vn is the nominal voltage at 400Hz. The new values can be a very limitating issue. Best Regards, Aristides
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∙ 12y agoMy UK-built, 50-Hz washing machine worked perfectly happily at 60 Hz in Canada for many years, and my 60-Hz Canadian-built refrigerator worked very well at 50 Hz in the UK for many years. My 60-Hz hi-fi amplifier worked for many years at 50 Hz. My 50-Hz PAL vcr worked happily at 60 Hz in Canada for years, too. (Of course, in each case, I had to transform the voltage).
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∙ 11y agoit depends on the equipment
if it has a rectifier stage on the input you can use 50Hz in place of 400hz
otherwise you need a careful check on the equipment
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Can you use a 60Hz variac in a 50 Hz outlet?
Yes, you can use a 60Hz variac in a 50 Hz outlet. However, since the frequency is less, the current and power dissipation will be greater, making the efficiency less. It will not carry its rated load.
Can you pass 60Hz current to 50Hz transformer?
Yes that's fine provided the voltage is the same in both cases.But if a 60 Hz transformer is run on 50 Hz it might run slightly warmer than usual so it might need to be derated by 20% or so.CommentIt might be worth while pointing out that it's the voltage that needs to be derated by around 20% when a 60-Hz transformer is operated at 50 Hz.
What is impact ampere in 50Hz motor connected to 60Hz?
What effect will be there on the motor (Induction) output power when a 100kW 50hz motor is connected to a 60hz power supply.
If you can Chang winding 50hz to 60hz?
If you have the motor rewound you could possibly have it changed. You can run some 50 hz motors on a 60 hz system but there are no guarantees. The motor will run faster and there is a chance it will overheat. There is no way to change the field connections of a motor to accomplish this. Best bet is to just purchase the correct motor.
Why is 400 Hz used as an aircraft power supply?
Although most all utility power in the world use either 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 400 Hz power systems are typically used in large aircraft. The reason for the higher frequency is that most of the power system parts, especially the 400 Hz alternator and 400 Hz motors are much smaller compared with similar 60 Hz equipment of the same power rating. In aircraft, every pound saved in equipment weight, equates to about a five pound savings in gross weight during flight. When equipment weight is reduced, both airframe structure and fuel load can also be reduced. As flux is inversely proportional to speed and speed is proportional to frequency Higher the frequency lesser the flux required.Lesser the flux,lesser the core size.Lesser the size means less weight.Hence the pay load can be increased. Also frequency above 400 hz not taken because the radiation takes place beyond this.
Can you use 110v 60Hz supply for 110v 50Hz equipment?
If the load is non inductive and straight resistive then there is no problem. Inductive loads like motors, a 60 Hz device can be used on 50 Hz but it is much harder on the equipment if 50 Hz is used on a 60 Hz system.
Will a 220V 60Hz Air-conditioner run safely at 230V 50Hz?
Not really because motors are designed to run at either 50 or 60 Hz and the wrong frequency might cause them to malfunction or overheat.
Can you use a 60Hz variac in a 50 Hz outlet?
Yes, you can use a 60Hz variac in a 50 Hz outlet. However, since the frequency is less, the current and power dissipation will be greater, making the efficiency less. It will not carry its rated load.
Is there anyway to get 220V 60hz from a 110V 50hz power supply?
It would involve some electronics work but it could be done. Might add that it could be more expensive than just buying the proper power supply. Use Use 220V 60hz motor to run 110V 50hz Generator.
If electricity has a frequency of 60Hz it?
The frequency is 60 Hz in the USA.
How do you run a 460 volt 60Hz motor with 460 volt 50Hz power?
If 50 hz is applied instead of 60 Hz, the speed of the motor will reduce by 10 hz equivalent. If you still want to keep the output speed equivalent to 60 Hz, you will have to use suitable gear box or so, to increase the speed to 60 hz equivalent.
What is the advantage of 50 Hz ac to 60 Hz ac system?
There really isn't that much of an advantage. Since many countries work with both frequencies, many appliances, especially computers, have the option to run at 50Hz or 60Hz. You will know this because in the back of the unit where the power supply is located, there will be a switch that allows you to change from 50Hz to 60Hz.If you have any type of equipment that does not provide the option to change frequenies, but the equipment was made recently (in the last year), you can safely run it at either frequency. If your equipment is older, you may want to contact the manufacturer to see if they have any special transformer or electronic device that can be connected with the electronic equipment to allow for such a difference in frequency.The only real difference you may experience with certain appliances that run two-phase or three-phase motors is extra heat buildup while running at 60Hz.
What's the difference between 60hz and 60 htz in TVs?
hz or more correctly Hz is a unit of frequency meaning cycles per secondhtz is a common misspelling of Hz
Does a 18.5 kw motor 220 volts 60HZ works on the Philippines?
Yes, but it will run a bit slower and warmer that the nameplate rating due to the 50 Hz grid in the Philippines
Is 230 volts 50 to 60Hz acceptable in the Philippines?
Philippines follows 60 hz.
Can a 60hz tv be increased to 120 or 240?
A standard 60 Hz TV cannot be increased to 120 or 240 Hz due to limitations with the equipment. These higher refresh rate televisions are specifically built this way from the factory and offer no upgrade options for older models.
Can you pass 60Hz current to 50Hz transformer?
Yes that's fine provided the voltage is the same in both cases.But if a 60 Hz transformer is run on 50 Hz it might run slightly warmer than usual so it might need to be derated by 20% or so.CommentIt might be worth while pointing out that it's the voltage that needs to be derated by around 20% when a 60-Hz transformer is operated at 50 Hz.
