Title :
AC drives in the metals industry
Author :
Dreinhoefer, Louis H. ; Magee, F. David
Author_Institution :
FRP Eng., Alcoa Inc., Knoxville, TN, USA
Abstract :
The use of alternating current (AC) drives in the metals industry has greatly increased in the last 15 years. This increase appears to be the result of increasing features of drives, more reliable motors and electronics, smaller cost efficient packages, and end user education on applying AC drives. In this paper, this increased use is presented from experiences of the authors and data gathered from coworkers.
Keywords :
AC motor drives; conveyors; hoists; metallurgical industries; pumps; ventilation; winding (process); AC motor drives; cost efficient packages; end user education; metal industry applications; motor reliability; operating experiences; AC motors; Aluminum; Costs; Electronics packaging; Fans; Frequency; Furnaces; Metals industry; Milling machines; Power system harmonics;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2002. 37th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7420-7
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.2002.1042716
