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EAP-030031 Why is a three-phase alternating current used often for electric devices? In a three-phase three-wire type distribution system electric current is sent with three wires from a three-phase electric power source. Electric power transmission lines and high voltage distribution systems adopted it, because of that effectiveness of electric power transmission per a wire. Event at such low voltage as 200V, three-phase induction motors are widely used. Electric power transmission lines send electric power to demanded area, and distribution lines distribute it to consumers. There are a few ways of electric power distribution, network a single-phase two-wire type, a single-phase three-wire type, a three-phase four-wire type, beside a three-phase three-wire type. 1. Single-phase two-wire type: Electric power is sent with two wires from a single-phase electric power source. Residential power system (100V, 120V ac) and midnight supply system (200V) adopt this method. It is easy to install the single-phase two-wires because of less number of wire, but its distribution effectiveness is low. 2. Single-phase three-wire type: The single-phase three-wire system is formed by adding the neutral wire to a single-phase electric power source. See the figure below. It is widely adopted for general lighting (100V ac/200V ac). Electric current in neutral wire becomes small if the load is balanced, distribution effectiveness is better than the single-phase two-wire system. 3. Three-phase four-wire type: A neutral wire is drawn from the neutral point of three-phase electric power source. It is often adopted for large buildings and factories. ■ 5-2-55, Minamitsumori, Nishinari-ku Osaka 557-0063 JAPAN / Tel: +81(6) 6659-8201 / Fax: +81(6) 6659-8510