From another forum -
Hence, just like 50 Hz to 60 Hz motors, in spite of the huge cost savings of 50 Hz motors (for the non-technical, it means that power generators run 10% slower, which means 10% less fuel used. Roughly
First off, I would think 20% difference, not 10%... and I suspect there would be no generator fuel cost savings but how best to articulate why ?
Hence, just like 50 Hz to 60 Hz motors, in spite of the huge cost savings of 50 Hz motors (for the non-technical, it means that power generators run 10% slower, which means 10% less fuel used. Roughly
First off, I would think 20% difference, not 10%... and I suspect there would be no generator fuel cost savings but how best to articulate why ?