polyphase system
[ˌpɒliˈfeɪz ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: polyphase systems
sistema polifásico
1. An electrical system with multiple alternating currents that are out of phase with each other, typically used in power generation and distribution
A three-phase polyphase system is the standard for industrial power distribution.
Um sistema polifásico trifásico é o padrão para a distribuição de energia industrial.
2. A system consisting of multiple alternating voltages with a fixed phase difference between them
The polyphase system in this facility operates at 50 Hz with balanced voltage levels.
O sistema polifásico desta instalação opera a 50 Hz com níveis de tensão equilibrados.
This is a technical term primarily used in electrical engineering, power systems, and industrial applications. In Brazil, as in most countries, the three-phase polyphase system is the dominant standard for commercial and industrial electricity distribution due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The term is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking countries in technical and academic contexts.
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