Title :
The application of a vector controlled AC drive for internal batch mixing of rubber compounds
Author :
Schreiber, Helen
Author_Institution :
Robicon Corp., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
The mechanism of processing rubber compounds in an internal mixer creates a tough, demanding application for which a vector-controlled AC variable frequency drive was found to be eminently suitable. A 1500 hp, 2300 volt, current-fed inverter was successfully applied to this common industrial process. A description is presented of the control strategy, drive construction and operation, and application considerations. Operating results are discussed.<>
Keywords :
AC motors; batch processing (industrial); electric drives; invertors; mixing; process control; rubber industry; 1500 hp; 2300 V; current-fed inverter; internal batch mixing; rubber compounds; vector-controlled AC variable frequency drive; AC motors; Contactors; Costs; Frequency; Gears; Job shop scheduling; Rotors; Rubber products; Temperature control; Velocity control;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Engineering Problems in the Rubber and Plastics Industries, 1991., IEEE Conference Record of 1991 Forty-Third Annual Conference of
Conference_Location :
Akron, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0069-6
DOI :
10.1109/RAPCON.1991.153101
