Retrofit of 22 pipeline pumping stations with 3000-hp motors and variable-frequency drives

Author

Rossmann, William C. ; Ellis, Robert G.

Author_Institution

Delta Hudson Eng. Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada

Volume

34

Issue

1

fYear

1998

Firstpage

178

Lastpage

186

Abstract

Learning experiences encountered on a large variable-frequency induction motor drive installation are reported. The drives were widely dispersed at multiple locations and generally fed from very weak power systems. This paper discusses several different and unusual interferences and power quality issues encountered with different electrical utilities and makes suggestions with respect to specifications, logistics, installation and field measurements for the benefit of future projects

Keywords

electricity supply industry; harmonic distortion; induction motor drives; maintenance engineering; power supply quality; power system harmonics; project engineering; pumping plants; variable speed drives; 3000 hp; Canada; Learning experiences; electric utilities; field measurements; installation; interference; logistics; pipeline pumping stations; power quality; retrofit project; specifications; variable-frequency induction motor drive; weak power systems; Centralized control; Control systems; Couplings; Electric variables control; Induction motors; Petroleum; Pipelines; Power system harmonics; Pressure control; Valves;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0093-9994

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/28.658744

Filename

658744