Design of
Electronic
Drives for AC
Machines
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Dr. Umar T. Shami
Introduction
Text Book
Chapter 1 Introduction
CONTENTS 1.1 The need for Variable
speed drives
1.2 Fundamental Principles
1.4 Types of Variable Speed Drives
1.8.4 Electrical variable speed driv
DC motors (DC drives)
1.8.5 Electrical variable speed driv
for AC motors (AC drives)
2.1 The 3-Phase Induction Motor
1.1 The need for Variable speed
drives
In general, variable speed drives are used
to:
Match the speed of a drive to the process
requirements
Match the torque of a drive to the process
requirements
Save energy and improve efficiency
1.2 Fundamental principles
The following is a review of some of the
fundamental principles associated with
variable speed drive applications.
Forward direction
Forward direction refers to motion in one
particular direction.
The Forward direction is designated as being
Reverse
positive direction
(+ve).
Reverse direction refers to motion in the opposite
direction. The Reverse direction is designated as
being negative (ve).
Force
Motion is the result of applying one or more
forces to an object. Motion takes place in the
direction in which the resultant force is applied.
So force is a combination of both magnitude and
1.2 Fundamental principles
Linear velocity (v) or speed (n)
Linear velocity is the measure of the linear
distance that a moving object covers in a unit of
time.
In SI units, this is usually measured in meters per
second (m/sec).
Kilometers per hour (km/hr)
Angular velocity () or rotational speed (n)
Although a force is directional and results in
linear motion, many industrial applications are
based on rotary motion.
Torque
The force used for rotating is known as torque.
In SI units, torque is measured in Newton-meters
(Nm).
1.2 Fundamental principles
Torque
The force used for rotating is known as torque.
InLinear acceleration
SI units, (a)
torque is measured in Newton-meters
Linear
(Nm). acceleration is the rate of change of linear
velocity, usually in m/sec2.
1.2 Fundamental principles
Rotational acceleration (a)
Rotational acceleration is the rate of change of
rotational velocity, usually in rad/sec 2.
Power
Power is the rate at which work is being done by a
machine. In SI units, it is measured in watts.
1.2 Fundamental principles
Energy
Energy is the product of power and time. In SI
units it is usually measured as kiloWatthours
(kWh).
1.4 Types of Variable Speed Drives
(a) Typical mechanical VSD with an AC motor as
the prime mover
(b) Typical electrical VSD with a DC motor and DC
voltage converter;
(c) Typical electrical VSD with an AC motor and AC
frequency converter;
1.8 Electrical Variable Speed Drive
Methods
1.8.2 Ward-Leonard
system
1.8 Electrical Variable Speed Drive
Methods
1.8.3 Electrical Variable Speed Drive For DC
Motors
The fundamental principles of a DC variable
speed drive
1.8 Electrical Variable Speed Drive
Methods
1.8.4 Electrical Variable Speed Drive For AC
Motors
This is what we will study in detail
(InshaALLAH).
Chapter-2 Three-Phase AC Induction
Motors
The Induction Motor was invented by Nikola Tesla
In 1888.
The early induction Nikola
motor Tesla
Chapter-2 Three-Phase AC Induction
Motors
The AC induction motor consist of :
Stationary part called the
stator
Chapter-2 Three-Phase AC Induction
Motors
Rotating part called the rotor,
supported at each end on
bearings
2.2.1 The stator
The stator is the outer stationary part of the
motor, which
The consists of:
outer cylindrical frame of the
motor,
The magnetic path,
A set of insulated electrical
2.2.1 The rotor
This is the rotating part of the motor. The rotor
can be either:
Wound rotor type,
Squirrel cage rotor type
The stator and rotor