Energy Conservation in Electrical Drives Articles: Energy Losses in Electrical Drive System: Energy conservation in electrical drive is achieved by reduction of losses in its various parts. Typical Energy Losses…
Induction Motor Drives Articles: Three Phase Induction Motors: Three Phase Induction Motors are of two types: squirrel-case and wound-rotor. In squirrel-cage, the rotor consists of longitudinal conductor-bars shorted by circular…
Electrical Drive Systems: Each Electrical Drive Systems is different from other Electrical Drive Systems. However, there are some common features associated with all Electrical Drive Systems. To understand them it…
Power Factor Improvement Methods: There are many drives which operate at a low power factor. Some of Power Factor Improvement Methods are: An induction motor direct on line. ac-dc diode…
Use of Efficient Semiconductor Converters: Prior to development of Use of Efficient Semiconductor Converters, inefficient power modulators were employed in several applications. While replacement of these power modulators by the…
PWM VSI Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Drive: The PWM VSI Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Drive is shown in Fig. 10:24. dc link is supplied from ac source through a transformer…
Load Commutated Inverter Fed Synchronous Motor Drive: Load Commutated Inverter Fed Synchronous Motor Drive is shown in Fig. 10.22. The inverter is a current source inverter employing thyristors T1 - T6. The…
Traction Motors: Motors Employed in Traction : Earlier, dc series motor was widely used in Traction Motors. It has high starting torque and capability for high torque overloads. With an…