Title :
Applying adjustable speed drives (ASDs) to 3 phase induction NEMA frame motors
Author_Institution :
GE Motors, Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Abstract :
This paper addresses why a three-phase induction motor overheats under some conditions in ASD applications. It further addresses how the motor may derate when used on a drive and shows how to determine the amount of derating required
Keywords :
DC-AC power convertors; PWM invertors; equivalent circuits; heating; induction motor drives; machine theory; power system harmonics; rotors; stators; thermal analysis; variable speed drives; NEMA frame motors; PWM invertor; adjustable speed drives; applications; derating; harmonic losses; overheating; three-phase induction motor; DC motors; Frequency; Impedance; Induction motors; Pulse width modulation; Pulse width modulation inverters; Shape; Torque; Variable speed drives; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Cement Industry Technical Conference, 1996. XXXVIII Conference Record., IEEE/PCA
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3014-5
DOI :
10.1109/CITCON.1996.506014
