Dave's 3-Phase Power Question: Re-winding an Alternator

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Rewinding a 3-phase alternator to achieve a step charging effect across a capacitor is an experimental idea that raises questions about feasibility. The proposed method would result in only three increasing voltage steps before reverting to the lowest output phase. This limitation suggests that while the concept is intriguing, practical implementation may not yield significant benefits. Further exploration of 3-phase power principles is recommended to understand the implications of such modifications. Overall, the experiment may not be worth pursuing due to the inherent limitations of the design.
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This is my first post on this forum and my electronics education has a long way to go so please forgive me if this is a dumb question.

I've been learning about 3 phase power lately and I have been wondering if an experiment I want to do is worth it.

Anyway, I want to rewind a 3 phase power generator (alternator) so each phase is a higher voltage output then the last. My goal is to create a kind of step charging effect across a capacitor. I can't really think of any reason why I could do this but please give me your thoughts.
Thanks

Dave
 
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Hi Davecbwfc! http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

At best you would get only 3 increasing steps, then it would be back to the lowest again. :smile:
 
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