Title :
Minimizing the effects of voltage disturbances on continuous industrial processes
Author :
Carrick, Kenneth W.
Author_Institution :
BP Oil, Alliance Refinery, Belle Chasse, LA, USA
Abstract :
The continuous industrial process considered to be within the scope of this paper is defined. Typical process plant reaction to power interruptions and voltage sags is described and the characteristics of the voltage sags experienced by continuous process plants are discussed. The reaction of process and motor control components is described. Methods of minimizing the adverse reaction to voltage disturbances by manipulation or the control component circuit configuration and/or manipulation of the control power supply are presented
Keywords :
electric control equipment; electric motors; electrical faults; industrial power systems; machine control; minimisation; power supply quality; power system transients; process control; uninterruptible power supplies; component circuit configuration; continuous industrial processes; control power supply; power interruptions; process reaction; sag characteristics; voltage disturbances; voltage sags; Boilers; Chemical industry; Fuels; Gases; Industrial power systems; Instruments; Motor drives; Power quality; Voltage control; Voltage fluctuations;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
