motor control

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), generally it's using for controlling speeds of three phase induction motors. In technical it's possible to use a variable frequency drive for 1-phase motor speed controls, but we have to mention, control single phase motor speed by a variable frequency drive may cause overheat of the AC motor, as well as the service life. It's recommended to upgrade the motor to 3-phase AC motor, which you can also connect the 3-phase motor to single phase power supply by using ...

Soft starter is an AC motor controller that drives the motor up to full speed slowly and gently with less starting current over a longer time, this reduces the mechanical shock associated with motor start-up while providing a more gradual ramp-up to full speed.

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To properly answer this question, we would need to have the actual motor ratings and operating load conditions, I.e.; nameplate voltage, frequency, amperes & service factor. Actual operating conditions would be; operating voltage, operating amperage & type loading (constant, cyclic/constant etc.). Generally, a motor with a nameplate rating of 3ph 230 volts can operate as low as 3ph 207 (+/-10%) system volts. However, if the operating conditions are a heavy load at or near nameplate fu ...

In the datasheet of a squirrel cage induction motor, rated stall time- 18/30Sec (cold/hot) & Acceleration time- 9/15Sec (100%/80% of rated Volt) are given. In motor protection, it has stall protection, number of start limitation & thermal overload. Since the motor under subject is driving a fan, it takes longer acceleration time & tripping in thermal overload every time during startup.
1. What is the Acceleration time-9/15Sec given in datasheet? Is it the maximum the motor c ...

Three phase asynchronous AC motor is widely used in industrial and agricultural production due to its simple structure, low cost, easy maintenance and easy operation. 3-phase AC motor uses 3 phase power supply (3 ph 220v, 380v, 400v, 415v, 480v etc.), but in some actual applications, we have single phase power supplies only (1 ph 110v, 220v, 230v, 240v etc.), especially in household appliances. In the case to run the three phase machines on single phase power supplies, there are 3 ways to do ...

Shaft voltage is directly attributable to two different things: dissymmetry in the magnetic path, and generation of a static charge.

Internal to the machine, the construction of the magnetic circuit (laminations and frame) and the layout of the conductors (winding) contribute to a potential dissymmetry in the flux path. After all, most coils are hand-made - which leads to marginal, but noticeable differences.

External to the machine is the source waveform. If it is disto ...

For induction motors if you run the motor at a high flux level the winding flux magnetizing current has a significant third harmonic content that can flow around the Delta winding without appearing in the lines to the VFD.

This is good for the flux waveform but it is not seen by the VFD internal current sensors so you can over-flux and get high motor winding currents giving motor overheating with no indication in the VFD. So with Delta I recommend winding current sensors but this i ...

The torque speed curves are completely different between an induction motor and slip ring motor. You need to understand the differences. If you have selected your slip ring motor to limit starting currents you can short out the slip rings and run your motor but the starting torque is reduced unless you use some features on the VFD to boost starting torque.

If you are using it as torque control on a crane then ...

The Dahlander motor refers to a specific set of optional connections to the main stator winding. These are done OUTSIDE the motor frame (or at least within the main terminal box).

This gives a single pole count for the motor, and the VFD can effectively control the machine as if it were not capable of multiple connections.

The VFD - by itself - cannot "switch" the lead connections to achieve a different pole count. However, it can modify both the applied voltage and freq ...

The main difference between slip ring and cage types is that the slip ring rotor generally has a much lower slip at full speed than the cage rotor if it is properly shorted directly at the rings. We need to check that the variable frequency drive (VFD) slip setting can go low enough. Otherwise only general things need to be considered......mainly the insulation quality of the stator since its likely you are dealing with an older motor.

The slip-ring motor has slightly different imp ...

The only requirement for open loop control is to maintain proper voltage current and frequency to the motor. Motor is run in closed loop where you need controlling. For example in a 3d printer you need continuous control of motor rotation, so you need to provide feedback to know the motor position.

A pressure transducer driving a VFD driving a motor driving a pump to provide a set pressure would be a closed control loop. The motor itself is operated open loop, as part of a closed p ...

Variable frequency drive (VFD) will capable of varying the output speed of a motor without the need for mechanical pulleys, thus reducing the number of mechanical components and overall maintenance. But the biggest advantage that a VFD has is the ability to save the user money through its inherit nature to save energy by consuming only the power that's needed.

A VFD will convert its incoming power, fixed voltage and frequency to variable volt ...

The current drawn at starting (starting current, also called "locked rotor" or "inrush") is directly proportional to the voltage applied at the terminals. This is why soft starters (also called "reduced voltage" starters) are used in the first place.

A reasonable assumption for "standard" squirrel cage induction machines is to assume that the motor will draw somewhere between 7X and 10X the rated line current if started direct-on-line at full rated voltage. As the machine speeds up ...

All driven loads have some relationship between power and speed. As a general statement - more power is consumed at higher speeds.

Most motors are designed to operate at a constant speed and provide a constant output; however, modern technology requires different speeds in many applications where electric motors are used. A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a device that regulates the speed and rotational force, or output torque of mechanical equipment. Effects of applying VFDs are ...

The soft starter is actually quite a simple device and in many applications, you must use some form of reduced voltage starter to reduce the starting current of the induction motor. If you are compelled to use a reduced voltage starter to reduce electrical disturbances, or to reduce torque transients, then that is a good reason to use a soft starter which complies with these requirements and is stepless and e ...

Friction losses in motors (AC or DC) are pretty simple when you get right down to it. Basically, any book on the relevant bearing type (sleeve or rolling element) will cover almost everything you need to know.

Induction motors (both squirrel cage and wound rotor) are pretty easy, as they're essentially cylindrical. This means the "friction" developed from moving the rotor through a medium (typically air) is minimal. As the rotor geometry deviates from a true cylinder toward a "fan" ...

Is there any problem in conducting dynamic balancing of rotor with lower rpm than the rated rpm of the machine? For e.g. for a 3000 rpm motor rotor if we are doing the dynamic balancing @ 750 rpm will it create any vibrational problems. If it is so what is the acceptable speed limit for doing the dynamic balance of 3000 rpm rated motor rotor.

As a minimum, the equipment really should be balanced at operating speed. The "acceptable" capability limit of the facility performing dynami ...

There is more than three protections methods for this case.
1-You can use overload with phase failure detection function this device monitor the current at the three phases if there is no current at one phase the device stop the motor.
2-You can use a sensitive phase failure relay with unbalance detection function and adjust the action time to 0.1 second and the rate of unbalance to less than 5% when one phase loss a high current pass through the other two phases that make drop down ...

We have done several years of research on recycling rotating electric machines. We have tried to identify new guidance on this matter. We conclude:
1. There are cases where a rewound motor is better than a new one. We have the opportunity to design the winding tuned to the application. The result in this case might be an upgraded motor.
2. The biggest problem we identify in our research has been mentioned by several discussions. The magnetic core might suffer degradation during repa ...

How can I control through the VFD Torque for a motor as I have a pump motor of 110 KW of rated current 200A controlled by Soft Starter and during the actual operation it consumed only 65 KW with 98A so I want to change this motor with another one lower in KW with VFD to control at the new motor Torque, so how to do that?
If the new motor is large enough to provide the load requirements then reducing the motor size will not affect performance. It is the load that dictates torque required ...