Europe - USA; Electric Voltage, Hz Differences

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ozgurhekimoglu

Joined Dec 29, 2017
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We would like to export "A Humidification System" from "Europe" to "USA - New Jersey".

The "Humidification System's" "Heaters" are working with "380 Volts - 480 Volts" "Totally 12 Kw".

Rest Of The "Electronic Equipments" Are Working With "24 V".

Do you think that "European System" needs any modifications for "USA"? Does the "380 Volts - 480 Volts" "Heaters" works with "USA Electric"?

Looking forward to hear from your side.

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ElectricSpidey

Joined Dec 2, 2017
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Depending on whether that location has mains that can handle that load, you may need to have the power company pull new mains and install a step up transformer. (or a contractor)

In certain locations the voltage at the local distribution lines are @ 480 and you might get permission to tie in directly, if you are a qualified registered business.

At least in PA, I don’t know about NJ.

The mains here are usually 60hz.
 

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ozgurhekimoglu

Joined Dec 29, 2017
4
Depending on whether that location has mains that can handle that load, you may need to have the power company pull new mains and install a step up transformer. (or a contractor)

In certain locations the voltage at the local distribution lines are @ 480 and you might get permission to tie in directly, if you are a qualified registered business.

At least in PA, I don’t know about NJ.

The mains here are usually 60hz.
Thank you for your reply.

During my visit to "New Jersey" the "Factory Owner" called "Qualified Electricians" they checked the "Factory Electric System" they mentioned that they can also "Connect" "480 Volts" (Avaliable) which they call it as "High Voltage". (As far as I understood the "Standard Voltage" is 208 V 60 Hz)

If they "Connect" 480 Volts" do you think the "Europen System Works" without any modifications?

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MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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. (As far as I understood the "Standard Voltage" is 208 V 60 Hz)
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The 208 3 phase is often used in N.A. to produce 120v, any phase to star neutral.
The normal residential system is 120v-0-120 (240v) by way of single phase transformer with centre tap.
The unit in your OP would be 3 phase fed.
Max.
 

Reloadron

Joined Jan 15, 2015
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On most industrial sites in the US 480 VAC 60 Hz in a WYE or Delta configuration is very commonplace. A 480 Volt 12 KW heater system is merely 25 amp service. For most industrial locations this should not be a problem. This is just a matter of your end providing the specifications for the needed power, including any frequency requirement as Max points out if motors are involved and the end user agreeing to the power requirements. There should be no problems in most industrial complexes.

Ron
 

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ozgurhekimoglu

Joined Dec 29, 2017
4
The 208 3 phase is often used in N.A. to produce 120v, any phase to star neutral.
The normal residential system is 120v-0-120 (240v) by way of single phase transformer with centre tap.
The unit in your OP would be 3 phase fed.
Max.
Thank You For Your Reply.

There Are Some Fans To Blow The Steam In To The Room But They Can Work With 220 Volt - 240 Volt

If We Request 480 Voltage To The Factory Do You Think That The European System With 380 Volts Heaters And 240 Volt Fans Works Without Modification To USA, New Jersey Electric System?

Thank You For Your Interest.

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MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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In most cases the 50Hz motors will run on 60Hz with no problem, as long as the higher rpm is not detrimental to the system at large.
Otherwise you cannot run a 380v/240v machine on 480v supply.
The US customer could install a 380v transformer.
Max.
 
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