Title :
Air conditioner response to transmission faults
Author :
Shaffer, John W.
Author_Institution :
Florida Power & Light Co., Miami, FL, USA
fDate :
5/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper describes two multi-phase faults events which occurred during periods of high air conditioning use. There was a significant loss of load in these events which is attributed to air conditioner motor protection. The overall response of the transmission system is simulated using induction motor models based on the characteristics of a typical residential air conditioner compressor motor. The sensitivity of factors such as fault location, fault duration and excitation system performance is also investigated
Keywords :
air conditioning; electrical faults; induction motors; load (electric); machine theory; transmission networks; air conditioner fault response; excitation system performance; fault duration; fault location; induction motor models; loss of load; motor protection; multi-phase faults events; residential air conditioner compressor motor; sensitivity; transmission system faults; Air conditioning; Central air conditioning; Circuit faults; Circuit testing; Fault location; Induction motors; Power system protection; System testing; Torque; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
