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  2. Polyphase system - Wikipedia

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    One voltage cycle of a three-phase system. A polyphase system (the term coined by Silvanus Thompson) is a means of distributing alternating-current (AC) electrical power that utilizes more than one AC phase, which refers to the phase offset value (in degrees) between AC in multiple conducting wires; phases may also refer to the corresponding terminals and conductors, as in color codes.

  3. Three-phase electric power - Wikipedia

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    A three-wire three-phase circuit is usually more economical than an equivalent two-wire single-phase circuit at the same line-to-ground voltage because it uses less conductor material to transmit a given amount of electrical power. [3] Three-phase power is mainly used directly to power large induction motors, other electric motors and other ...

  4. Electric power system - Wikipedia

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    [2] [3] The power station generated direct current and operated at a single voltage. Direct current power could not be transformed easily or efficiently to the higher voltages necessary to minimize power loss during long-distance transmission, so the maximum economic distance between the generators and load was limited to around half a mile ...

  5. Underground power line - Wikipedia

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    An underground power line provides electrical power with underground cables. Compared to overhead power lines , underground lines have lower risk of starting a wildfire and reduce the risk of the electrical supply being interrupted by outages during high winds, thunderstorms or heavy snow or ice storms.

  6. Split-phase electric power - Wikipedia

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    However, 130/225 V, three-wire, two-phase electric power discontinued systems called B1 are used to run old installations in small groups of houses when only two of the three-phase high-voltage conductors are used. The phase shift in Europe is 120°, as is the case with three-phase current. That's why we calculate 130V * √3 = 225V.

  7. 40 celebrities who have been open about their sobriety - AOL

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    For some stars, abstaining from alcohol and drugs comes after overcoming addiction. Bradley Cooper, Tom Holland, Jessica Simpson, and more stars have spoken about their sobriety. Some celebrities ...

  8. Electric power transmission - Wikipedia

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    Four circuits are shown. Two additional circuits are obscured by trees on the far right. The entire 6809 MW [1] nameplate generation capacity of the dam is accommodated by these six circuits. Electric power transmission is the bulk movement of electrical energy from a generating site, such as a power plant, to an electrical substation.

  9. What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it being celebrated? - AOL

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    There are two Eids celebrated each year in the Islamic calendar. A volunteer prepares to give out fruit baskets to worshippers at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, south London, ahead of Eid al ...