Gents,
This has been covered in this, and many other, forums; however, I have a more application specific twist to the question.
This concerns the current 'return path' when two phases, from a shipboard generator, are connected to the primary coils of a 'single phase' transformer.
Specific Application:
I have three phases coming from a generator on a vessel; I connect two of the phases across the primary input of a 480VAC/220VAC step down transformer. As there is no 'neutral', or third tap/lead on the primary side of the transformer, what/where is the return path for the current (primary side)?
I have always assumed that the current returns via the two connected phases, but I cannot visualize this.
This has been covered in this, and many other, forums; however, I have a more application specific twist to the question.
This concerns the current 'return path' when two phases, from a shipboard generator, are connected to the primary coils of a 'single phase' transformer.
Specific Application:
I have three phases coming from a generator on a vessel; I connect two of the phases across the primary input of a 480VAC/220VAC step down transformer. As there is no 'neutral', or third tap/lead on the primary side of the transformer, what/where is the return path for the current (primary side)?
I have always assumed that the current returns via the two connected phases, but I cannot visualize this.