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    Nipun Jain Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 14, 2008, 11:01 AM
    Three phase generator
    Dear Sir,
    If a three phase generator is loaded more on one phase and less on other does it effects is performance. At times a phase on generator runs overload while the other runs underload. What is the way to distribute the load equally on the three phases ?
    Please suggest.
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    Nipun Jain
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    Apr 26, 2008, 03:38 AM
    Balance your load on your distribution panel.. check your single phase load if they are distributed equaly to each phase A, B, and C. Compute the load for each phase they should be equal or nearly equal for each phase..
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    Jun 10, 2008, 09:48 AM
    Why is it necessary to evenly distribute the load?
    & what could possibly negatively impact this imblanced system?
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    Jun 10, 2008, 11:47 AM
    Let's take a case: A is load 10%, B loaded 10% and C: loaded 100%. The shaft will rotate, but when it reaches the phase loaded 100%, it will be harder for the motor to turn the generator, this will create an imbalance in the shaft and affect the bearing in the generator and the motor.
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    Jun 11, 2008, 05:41 AM
    If the load unbalanced, it can caused vibration on the generator.
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