Title :
Calculation of Starting Performance for Large Two Pole Induction Motors with Comparison to Test Values
Author :
Perugia, Christophe Del ; Findlay, Raymond D. ; Stranges, N.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ont.
Abstract :
Prediction of starting currents and torques in large two pole squirrel cage induction machines (SCIM) is a very complex problem. When values for these parameters are predicted using classical equivalent circuit formulations available in the literature, they do not always agree with test results. These discrepancies may result because of the difficulties associated with estimating the end parameters for the machine, namely the end leakage reactances and end ring resistance. This paper examines the effect of these end parameters on starting calculations made by means of equivalent circuit computations derived from finite element (FE) field solutions. The results indicate that the predictions are very sensitive to values used to estimate these end parameters
Keywords :
finite element analysis; machine theory; parameter estimation; squirrel cage motors; starting; torque; SCIM; end-ring resistance; finite element field solutions; leakage reactance; motor torque; parameter estimation; starting current; two pole squirrel cage induction motors; Circuit testing; Equations; Equivalent circuits; Finite element methods; Induction motors; Laboratories; Power engineering and energy; Power engineering computing; Rotors; Stators; end leakage reactance; end ring resistance; large induction motors;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2006. CCECE '06. Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0038-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0038-4
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.2006.277480
