single-phase
adjective
sin·gle-phase
ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈfāz 
: of or relating to a circuit energized by a single alternating electromotive force
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Engineers must also choose between single-phase and two-phase methods within cold plate cooling.
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Dubai Properties is responsible for some of the most iconic property developments and destinations across Dubai, including Business Bay and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), the first single-phase, 40-tower residential development in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
In the first stage, AC power, either single-phase or three-phase, is converted to DC by an active rectifier.
—Wally Rippel, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2025
While two-phase cooling delivers a better PUE than single-phase, there are significant environmental issues with the liquid used.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Besides the batteries, the other main component of the PowerOcean system is the Hybrid Inverter with an output of up to 10kW to power almost any single-phase appliance, as well as three-phase appliances like electric stoves and water pumps.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 June 2023
Finally, a single-phase wire runs outside your home, and a distribution transformer steps down voltage one last time from a few thousand volts to the typical 240 volts that your home requires.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 8 June 2023
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
Dubai Properties is responsible for some of the most iconic property developments and destinations across Dubai, including Business Bay and Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), the first single-phase, 40-tower residential development in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
In the first stage, AC power, either single-phase or three-phase, is converted to DC by an active rectifier.
—Wally Rippel, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2025
While two-phase cooling delivers a better PUE than single-phase, there are significant environmental issues with the liquid used.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Besides the batteries, the other main component of the PowerOcean system is the Hybrid Inverter with an output of up to 10kW to power almost any single-phase appliance, as well as three-phase appliances like electric stoves and water pumps.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 14 June 2023
Finally, a single-phase wire runs outside your home, and a distribution transformer steps down voltage one last time from a few thousand volts to the typical 240 volts that your home requires.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 8 June 2023
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“Single-phase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-phase. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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