Author_Institution :
GE Toshiba Autom. Syst., Salem, VA, USA
Abstract :
The use of pulsewidth modulated adjustable-speed spotting drives is more effective than bumping large motors.
Keywords :
PWM invertors; induction motor drives; machine control; position control; synchronous motor drives; variable speed drives; adjustable-speed spotting drives; electromechanical inverter; induction motor; large motors; low voltage drive; medium-voltage motors; motor-control algorithms; multiple motors; positioning control; pulsewidth modulated drives; three-phase synchronous motor; AC motors; Contactors; Frequency; Low voltage; Medium voltage; Power systems; Pulse width modulation; Relays; Space vector pulse width modulation; Synchronous motors;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2003.1245793