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single-phase Definition

single-phase (-fāz′)

adjective

powered either by a single AC voltage or current or by several equal AC voltages or currents that are either in phase or out of phase by one half a cycle (180°)

single-phase Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • motor: Single-phase motors are not usually produced above 5 hp.
  • flow: This is not a Newtonian fluid we're working with here; it's much more complex than a single-phase flow.
  • supply: They are usually compact with no pit or machine room requirement, and most are free standing and only require a single-phase power supply.
  • power: The machines run on single-phase power ( 240 VAC ).
  • model: The next model is that of a simple single-phase steady-state flow model.
  • load: One provides zero volt switching for single-phase resistive loads or for motors where the power factor is greater than 0.8.