Can a three-phase 220V-240V motor work with a single-phase 220V supply? ATO single-phase VFD can do it. It can convert 1-phase 220V-240V into 3-phase to supply power to a three-phase motor, and can also reduce the inrush current when the motor starts.
ATO sells VFD's power range from 1/2hp to 300hp, include single phase input and output VFDs from 1/2hp to 7.5hp, 110v/120v input VFDs from 1hp to 7.5hp, single phase input to three phase output VFDs from 1/2hp to 10hp, three phase input/output VFDs from 1hp to 300hp. All VFDs are manufacturer direct sale and quality guaranteed. Widely used in fans, pumps, lathes, cable machinery, printing and dyeing equipment, chemical machinery, plastic machinery, etc. The following are ATO variable frequency drive price lists for your reference. If you want more information, please go to ATO VFD products page.
A device that converts alternating current with constant voltage and frequency into alternating current with variable voltage or frequency is called "variable frequency drive". VFD has the functions of voltage regulation, frequency modulation, voltage stabilization, speed regulation etc. VFD is generally used to control 3 phase AC motor in variable speeds. Now the three phase 220v-240v motor can run on single phase 120v power supply. ATO offers you 110v/120v input, 220v/230v/240v output VFDs. It can not only realize single phase input & output, but also convert single phase to three phase.
If you want to connect a 3-phase motor to a single phase power supply, then you have several solutions:
1) use a VFD with a single phase input and convert to 3-phase output, this is generally available for low power VFD (few horsepower).
2) apply a specially wound transformer that also mimic a 3-phase system from a single phase power supply. Expect difficulties to source and high price.
3) calculate a capacitor that will be connected between the remaining phases, such to apply it a phase shift and to mimic a 3-phase system.
