Harmonic torque considerations of applying a 6000-HP induction motor and drive to a high-speed compressor

Author

Lockley, William E. ; Driscoll, Tim S. ; Wharran, Wayne H. ; Paes, Richard H.

Author_Institution

Optima Eng. & Constructors Inc., Calgary, Alta., Canada

Volume

31

Issue

6

fYear

1995

Firstpage

1412

Lastpage

1418

Abstract

This paper discusses the causes and effects of torsional harmonics in adjustable frequency induction motor drives, describes some electrical and mechanical methods used to mitigate potentially harmful effects, describes methods of predicting torsional harmonic levels, describes methods of measurement of torsional harmonics, and compares the measured and predicted levels for a particular 6000-HP centrifugal compressor application at the Shell Hamburg Gas Plant, Alabama, using a PWM CSI induction motor drive

Keywords

PWM invertors; compressors; harmonics; induction motor drives; natural gas technology; torque; torsion; variable speed drives; 6000 hp; Alabama; PWM CSI induction motor drive; Shell Hamburg Gas Plant; adjustable frequency induction motor drives; harmonic torque considerations; high-speed compressor; torsional harmonic levels prediction; torsional harmonics; Electric variables measurement; Frequency measurement; Induction motor drives; Induction motors; Mechanical variables measurement; Particle measurements; Power harmonic filters; Pulse width modulation; Rotors; Torque;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-9994

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/28.475734

Filename

475734