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Why is it not safe to use a step up transformer designed for 50 hertz operation to be used for 60 hertz operation?

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Question added by SATISH MANJREKAR , Field Operations Manager , Al Khorayef
Date Posted: 2013/10/26
Mubarak Suliman
by Mubarak Suliman , Electrical Distribtuion Engineer , Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company

Because the induced emf (electromotive force) will be higher with 60 hz operation E = 4.44 (f) (N) (phi). This will lead to insulation failure.

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