This document summarizes a presentation on variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs vary the speed of 3-phase AC motors by converting AC power to DC and then converting it back to variable voltage/frequency AC. They allow constant and variable torque motor loads to operate at variable speeds. Applications include pumps, fans, compressors. Selecting a VFD depends on the motor's current, kW rating, type of machine/application, and required functionality/controls. Rockwell Automation offers their PowerFlex line of VFDs in compact, standard, and premium models for applications from small to large horsepower. The presentation reviews VFD components, operations, applications in industries, and key selection factors.
The document describes a variable frequency drive (VFD) created by engineering students to control the speed of a single-phase induction motor. The VFD uses a microcontroller to generate pulse width modulation for an inverter that varies the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor. The students faced issues with components not supplying enough current and burning out. They overcame these by replacing mosfets with higher capacity IGBTs, lowering the input voltage, and trial-and-error tuning of circuit elements. The VFD allows control and energy savings compared to a fixed speed motor.
Variable speed drives (VSDs) can significantly reduce pumping system energy consumption through more efficient motor control. VSDs allow pumping system motors to vary their speed based on system demands, lowering energy usage compared to fixed speed motors. There are mechanical and electrical methods for varying motor speed, with electrical VSDs being the most common. VSDs provide advantages like reduced power requirements, increased efficiency, lower wear on pumps, and longer equipment life. However, care must be taken to avoid potential vibration issues at certain speeds. Overall, implementing VSDs in pumping systems can help address energy costs and consumption worldwide.
This document discusses variable frequency drives (VFDs) which vary the frequency and voltage supplied to electric motors to control their speed. It describes the key components of a VFD including the rectifier, DC bus, and inverter. The rectifier converts AC power to DC, the DC bus stores and filters it, and the inverter converts it back to AC of variable frequency to control motor speed. VFDs can operate in scalar or vector control modes, and their parameters like frequency and voltage settings must be configured for the specific motor. VFDs allow controlling motor speed without a mechanical transmission and provide braking methods like DC injection to slow motors.
The document describes written-pole electric motor technology, which was developed in the 1990s as a new type of single-phase electric motor that dramatically reduces starting currents. It does this through an innovative approach of controlling the magnetic field in the motor to generate a rotating field. Written-pole motors have starting currents only twice as high as normal running currents, and efficiencies as high as 90% compared to 85% for conventional motors. The technology works by writing the magnetic pole pattern on the rotor magnet layer while it rotates, breaking the relationship between rotor speed and output frequency. This allows benefits like low starting current, high efficiency, and the ability to ride through brief power interruptions.
This document provides an overview of considerations for selecting AC or DC variable speed drives for an application. It discusses key differences between AC and DC drives, including their characteristics, typical use cases, and motor selection guidelines. The document also provides motor performance graphs and sizing procedures for AC drives and motors. It aims to help users understand drive technology and selection factors for choosing the right drive solution.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to control the speed of AC induction motors by varying the frequency of the power supplied to the motor. A VFD system consists of an AC motor, controller, and operator interface. VFDs allow for control of motor speed, torque, and power to match application needs. They provide benefits like energy savings, protection from overloads, and flexibility in motor control for various industrial applications like pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors.
Written-pole electric motors utilize concepts from induction, hysteresis, and permanent magnet motors. They allow speed and frequency to be independent by enabling a controlled variable number of poles through a "writing" coil. This overcomes limitations of conventional motors having a fixed number of poles. A written-pole motor consists of a rotor layer and excitation winding to magnetize portions of the rotor. It operates in start, transition, and run modes. Compared to conventional motors, written-pole motors have lower starting current, higher efficiency, unity power factor, and can ride through power disturbances. Their main applications are for irrigation pumps and systems where three-phase power is unavailable.
This document summarizes a presentation on variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs vary the speed of 3-phase AC motors by converting AC power to DC and then converting it back to variable voltage/frequency AC. They allow constant and variable torque motor loads to operate at variable speeds. Applications include pumps, fans, compressors. Selecting a VFD depends on the motor's current, kW rating, type of machine/application, and required functionality/controls. Rockwell Automation offers their PowerFlex line of VFDs in compact, standard, and premium models for applications from small to large horsepower. The presentation reviews VFD components, operations, applications in industries, and key selection factors.
The document describes a variable frequency drive (VFD) created by engineering students to control the speed of a single-phase induction motor. The VFD uses a microcontroller to generate pulse width modulation for an inverter that varies the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor. The students faced issues with components not supplying enough current and burning out. They overcame these by replacing mosfets with higher capacity IGBTs, lowering the input voltage, and trial-and-error tuning of circuit elements. The VFD allows control and energy savings compared to a fixed speed motor.
Variable speed drives (VSDs) can significantly reduce pumping system energy consumption through more efficient motor control. VSDs allow pumping system motors to vary their speed based on system demands, lowering energy usage compared to fixed speed motors. There are mechanical and electrical methods for varying motor speed, with electrical VSDs being the most common. VSDs provide advantages like reduced power requirements, increased efficiency, lower wear on pumps, and longer equipment life. However, care must be taken to avoid potential vibration issues at certain speeds. Overall, implementing VSDs in pumping systems can help address energy costs and consumption worldwide.
This document discusses variable frequency drives (VFDs) which vary the frequency and voltage supplied to electric motors to control their speed. It describes the key components of a VFD including the rectifier, DC bus, and inverter. The rectifier converts AC power to DC, the DC bus stores and filters it, and the inverter converts it back to AC of variable frequency to control motor speed. VFDs can operate in scalar or vector control modes, and their parameters like frequency and voltage settings must be configured for the specific motor. VFDs allow controlling motor speed without a mechanical transmission and provide braking methods like DC injection to slow motors.
The document describes written-pole electric motor technology, which was developed in the 1990s as a new type of single-phase electric motor that dramatically reduces starting currents. It does this through an innovative approach of controlling the magnetic field in the motor to generate a rotating field. Written-pole motors have starting currents only twice as high as normal running currents, and efficiencies as high as 90% compared to 85% for conventional motors. The technology works by writing the magnetic pole pattern on the rotor magnet layer while it rotates, breaking the relationship between rotor speed and output frequency. This allows benefits like low starting current, high efficiency, and the ability to ride through brief power interruptions.
This document provides an overview of considerations for selecting AC or DC variable speed drives for an application. It discusses key differences between AC and DC drives, including their characteristics, typical use cases, and motor selection guidelines. The document also provides motor performance graphs and sizing procedures for AC drives and motors. It aims to help users understand drive technology and selection factors for choosing the right drive solution.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used to control the speed of AC induction motors by varying the frequency of the power supplied to the motor. A VFD system consists of an AC motor, controller, and operator interface. VFDs allow for control of motor speed, torque, and power to match application needs. They provide benefits like energy savings, protection from overloads, and flexibility in motor control for various industrial applications like pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors.
Written-pole electric motors utilize concepts from induction, hysteresis, and permanent magnet motors. They allow speed and frequency to be independent by enabling a controlled variable number of poles through a "writing" coil. This overcomes limitations of conventional motors having a fixed number of poles. A written-pole motor consists of a rotor layer and excitation winding to magnetize portions of the rotor. It operates in start, transition, and run modes. Compared to conventional motors, written-pole motors have lower starting current, higher efficiency, unity power factor, and can ride through power disturbances. Their main applications are for irrigation pumps and systems where three-phase power is unavailable.
Electrical AC & DC Drives in Control of Electrical DrivesHardik Ranipa
content
Introduction:
ELECTRIC DRIVES - A DEFINITION
Block diagram of Electrical drive:
Components in electric drives
DC drives classification in various types
Single-Phase Half-Wave-Converter Drives:
Three-phase drives
Ac motor drives
Introduction: AC Motor Drives
Stator Voltage Control:
Rotor Voltage Control:
Frequency Control:
DC DRIVES Vs AC DRIVES
Conclusion:
Thank u......
A variable frequency drive (VFD) controls the speed and torque of an AC electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to the motor. It does this by drawing AC power from the utility, converting it to DC, and then converting the DC back to a variable AC waveform. VFDs help conserve energy by only providing the power needed based on the motor's load, rather than running the motor at full speed all the time. The document outlines the basic components and operation of a VFD, as well as goals and timelines for designing and building a VFD circuit.
The document describes the Ampair 6kW wind turbine. It has best-in-class performance and is one of Ampair's most impressive turbine designs. It combines robust engineering with an elegant design, including a direct drive generator and high-quality components to ensure longevity. Independent testing shows the Ampair 6kW produces more energy annually than other turbines in its 5-6kW class. It also has one of the quietest noise profiles among similar turbines.
The document provides information on AC drives from CG Drives, including their advantages, basic principles of operation, operating modes, braking types, and models. It discusses constant torque and variable torque loads, open loop V/F and vector control modes, closed loop vector control using feedback, and dynamic, DC injection, and regenerative braking methods. It also introduces the CG Drive-SK and CG Drive-SG product lines, specifying their features, connections, dimensions, and optional additions.
Nidec ASI manufactures electric motors and generators with power ratings ranging from 150 kW to 45 MW. Their product lines include induction machines, synchronous motors and generators, DC motors, explosion proof machines, and variable speed drives. They engineer custom solutions for reliability and flexibility. All products are engineered-to-order rather than built to stock. Nidec ASI also has full system testing facilities for equipment up to 45 MW.
This document describes an actuator model VA for a hinged gate. It includes a 3-phase AC motor that is fixed to the gate and connected to a gearbox selected based on the torque and speed requirements of the wheel used to open and close the gate.
This document summarizes a handbook on selecting energy-efficient electric motors. It was created to help industry identify opportunities to save costs by using high-efficiency motors. The handbook covers factors to consider when purchasing motors, such as efficiency, economics, and performance. It also provides guidance on launching motor improvement programs to realize energy and cost savings. The overall goal is to educate industry on replacing standard motors with energy-efficient options where cost-effective.
This document discusses control of DC drive systems. It describes different types of DC motor configurations including series and separately excited motors. It also discusses single and three phase DC drives using converters. DC chopper drives are described as a method to control DC motor speed by adjusting the chopper voltage and duty cycle. Phase locked loop control techniques are also mentioned as a way to precisely control DC motor speed. Advantages and applications of DC drive systems are listed.
The EPICS Transportation Team at Texas A&M University aims to develop a sustainable energy harvesting system using on-campus traffic. They have designed two systems: 1) A mechanical system using modulated speed bumps connected to a generator that could generate $14,000/year. 2) A fluid system using compressed air and micro-turbines, generating 26.1 kWh/day. The mechanical design was chosen for its higher power output and ability to modulate based on traffic. Next steps include finalizing mechanics, dimensioning custom parts, and implementing across campus.
The 1035D is a dual stepper motor drive that can operate two stepper motors individually in full or half step mode. Each driver regulates current to the motors and includes automatic idle current reduction. The compact device accepts 12-35V power and has optically isolated inputs to control step and direction. It is recommended for various stepper motor sizes between 11 and 23.
Electrical drives are systems that employ electric motors for motion control. They have flexible control characteristics and can operate across a wide range of speeds, torques, and powers. Electrical drives provide longer life, lower noise and maintenance, and cleaner operation compared to other drive systems. They are also adaptable to any operating conditions and do not pollute the environment.
AC drive, importance of AC drive, different methods of control speed of induction motor and synchonous motor, variable frequency converter, speed control by varying frequency and voltage of stator.
QuickSilver Controls develops servo control technology for microstep motors. Their system uses a standard 2-phase stepper motor but controls the current in the motor windings using a closed-loop servo controller with position feedback from an encoder. This allows the motor to be driven like a servo motor, with variable speed and torque control for applications requiring precision, speed, and efficiency compared to traditional stepper systems. The document provides background on stepper motors and servo motors, and explains how QuickSilver's technology combines aspects of both to achieve servo performance from lower-cost stepper motors.
This document discusses AC drives and stator voltage control of induction motors. It provides an introduction and discusses the equivalent circuit, power flow diagram, and speed-torque characteristics of AC drives. It then focuses on stator voltage control, explaining that it is used to control speed, control starting and braking behavior, and maintain efficiency over a wide load range. However, stator voltage control results in lower efficiency and potential rotor overheating compared to other control methods.
An Electrical braking for all three phase electric motors , removes unnecessary use of mechanical brake lining or mechanical brake units , works with the concept of DC injection braking , also a braking for better safety , application in circular saws , grinding machines, centrifuges, vibrator motors
Engineering-Design-Manufacturing-Assembly of all kind of equipments and services from a single spare parts to complete LF or complete meltshop. Ladles, ladle cars, gas purging stations, emergency lance stirrers, wire feeders, material handling systems, Slab Turnover Device, etc. Training and advisory services. Complete turnkey projects for Mini Steel Plant and rolling mills.
Automate your cold warehouses with Dematic\'s (former HK) Automatic guided vehicle for cold / frozen warehouse applications. Many other great product for this type of application. ASRS, PTV. Contact me for more info!
Design and Analysis of Drive System with Slip Ring Induction Motor for Electr...IJPEDS-IAES
The use of Squirrel Cage Motor for Traction has revolutionised the motive power of a Locomotive. The Asynchronous Motor is rugged, has high starting Torque, very smooth Voltage and Speed control as compared to a DC Series Motor. When looking at the Traction perspective, a Wound Rotor Induction Motor can be an alternative to the Squirrel Cage Motor as it has higher starting Torque at lower starting current and better efficiency than a Squirrel Cage Motor. The Slip Power Recovery scheme also plays a proactive role as there can be substantial savings of energy in case of a Wound Rotor Induction Motor as the Slip Power recovered can be used to drive the Auxiliary Loads of the Locomotive and also for powering the trailing Passenger Cars. A detailed design and analysis of a Drive System with Wound Rotor Induction Motor for Electric Traction is presented in this Research Paper.
Weg system-drive-vfd-ac-motors-usasysvfd613-brochure-englishDaniel García
The document describes WEG's System Drive VFD AC Motors, which are designed for variable speed applications and offer benefits such as high overload capacity and expanded speed range. The motors range from 1HP to 1500HP, are TEFC, and can operate at constant torque from zero speed up to their rated speed. They are based on WEG's severe duty motor platforms and insulation systems to provide reliability. The document provides details on standard features, optional features, and WEG's full product line.
www.parker.com/hfde - Dr. Steve Dye, Business Development and Marketing Manager of Parker Hannifin's Kittiwake Division presented at Hannover Messe 2013. Conclusions of the presentation are that wear debris detection is effective at picking up early signs of damage within wind turbine gear boxes. In addition, particle size increases as severity of damage increases - earliest detection provided by the smallest particles.
Electrical AC & DC Drives in Control of Electrical DrivesHardik Ranipa
content
Introduction:
ELECTRIC DRIVES - A DEFINITION
Block diagram of Electrical drive:
Components in electric drives
DC drives classification in various types
Single-Phase Half-Wave-Converter Drives:
Three-phase drives
Ac motor drives
Introduction: AC Motor Drives
Stator Voltage Control:
Rotor Voltage Control:
Frequency Control:
DC DRIVES Vs AC DRIVES
Conclusion:
Thank u......
A variable frequency drive (VFD) controls the speed and torque of an AC electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to the motor. It does this by drawing AC power from the utility, converting it to DC, and then converting the DC back to a variable AC waveform. VFDs help conserve energy by only providing the power needed based on the motor's load, rather than running the motor at full speed all the time. The document outlines the basic components and operation of a VFD, as well as goals and timelines for designing and building a VFD circuit.
The document describes the Ampair 6kW wind turbine. It has best-in-class performance and is one of Ampair's most impressive turbine designs. It combines robust engineering with an elegant design, including a direct drive generator and high-quality components to ensure longevity. Independent testing shows the Ampair 6kW produces more energy annually than other turbines in its 5-6kW class. It also has one of the quietest noise profiles among similar turbines.
The document provides information on AC drives from CG Drives, including their advantages, basic principles of operation, operating modes, braking types, and models. It discusses constant torque and variable torque loads, open loop V/F and vector control modes, closed loop vector control using feedback, and dynamic, DC injection, and regenerative braking methods. It also introduces the CG Drive-SK and CG Drive-SG product lines, specifying their features, connections, dimensions, and optional additions.
Nidec ASI manufactures electric motors and generators with power ratings ranging from 150 kW to 45 MW. Their product lines include induction machines, synchronous motors and generators, DC motors, explosion proof machines, and variable speed drives. They engineer custom solutions for reliability and flexibility. All products are engineered-to-order rather than built to stock. Nidec ASI also has full system testing facilities for equipment up to 45 MW.
This document describes an actuator model VA for a hinged gate. It includes a 3-phase AC motor that is fixed to the gate and connected to a gearbox selected based on the torque and speed requirements of the wheel used to open and close the gate.
This document summarizes a handbook on selecting energy-efficient electric motors. It was created to help industry identify opportunities to save costs by using high-efficiency motors. The handbook covers factors to consider when purchasing motors, such as efficiency, economics, and performance. It also provides guidance on launching motor improvement programs to realize energy and cost savings. The overall goal is to educate industry on replacing standard motors with energy-efficient options where cost-effective.
This document discusses control of DC drive systems. It describes different types of DC motor configurations including series and separately excited motors. It also discusses single and three phase DC drives using converters. DC chopper drives are described as a method to control DC motor speed by adjusting the chopper voltage and duty cycle. Phase locked loop control techniques are also mentioned as a way to precisely control DC motor speed. Advantages and applications of DC drive systems are listed.
The EPICS Transportation Team at Texas A&M University aims to develop a sustainable energy harvesting system using on-campus traffic. They have designed two systems: 1) A mechanical system using modulated speed bumps connected to a generator that could generate $14,000/year. 2) A fluid system using compressed air and micro-turbines, generating 26.1 kWh/day. The mechanical design was chosen for its higher power output and ability to modulate based on traffic. Next steps include finalizing mechanics, dimensioning custom parts, and implementing across campus.
The 1035D is a dual stepper motor drive that can operate two stepper motors individually in full or half step mode. Each driver regulates current to the motors and includes automatic idle current reduction. The compact device accepts 12-35V power and has optically isolated inputs to control step and direction. It is recommended for various stepper motor sizes between 11 and 23.
Electrical drives are systems that employ electric motors for motion control. They have flexible control characteristics and can operate across a wide range of speeds, torques, and powers. Electrical drives provide longer life, lower noise and maintenance, and cleaner operation compared to other drive systems. They are also adaptable to any operating conditions and do not pollute the environment.
AC drive, importance of AC drive, different methods of control speed of induction motor and synchonous motor, variable frequency converter, speed control by varying frequency and voltage of stator.
QuickSilver Controls develops servo control technology for microstep motors. Their system uses a standard 2-phase stepper motor but controls the current in the motor windings using a closed-loop servo controller with position feedback from an encoder. This allows the motor to be driven like a servo motor, with variable speed and torque control for applications requiring precision, speed, and efficiency compared to traditional stepper systems. The document provides background on stepper motors and servo motors, and explains how QuickSilver's technology combines aspects of both to achieve servo performance from lower-cost stepper motors.
This document discusses AC drives and stator voltage control of induction motors. It provides an introduction and discusses the equivalent circuit, power flow diagram, and speed-torque characteristics of AC drives. It then focuses on stator voltage control, explaining that it is used to control speed, control starting and braking behavior, and maintain efficiency over a wide load range. However, stator voltage control results in lower efficiency and potential rotor overheating compared to other control methods.
An Electrical braking for all three phase electric motors , removes unnecessary use of mechanical brake lining or mechanical brake units , works with the concept of DC injection braking , also a braking for better safety , application in circular saws , grinding machines, centrifuges, vibrator motors
Engineering-Design-Manufacturing-Assembly of all kind of equipments and services from a single spare parts to complete LF or complete meltshop. Ladles, ladle cars, gas purging stations, emergency lance stirrers, wire feeders, material handling systems, Slab Turnover Device, etc. Training and advisory services. Complete turnkey projects for Mini Steel Plant and rolling mills.
Automate your cold warehouses with Dematic\'s (former HK) Automatic guided vehicle for cold / frozen warehouse applications. Many other great product for this type of application. ASRS, PTV. Contact me for more info!
Design and Analysis of Drive System with Slip Ring Induction Motor for Electr...IJPEDS-IAES
The use of Squirrel Cage Motor for Traction has revolutionised the motive power of a Locomotive. The Asynchronous Motor is rugged, has high starting Torque, very smooth Voltage and Speed control as compared to a DC Series Motor. When looking at the Traction perspective, a Wound Rotor Induction Motor can be an alternative to the Squirrel Cage Motor as it has higher starting Torque at lower starting current and better efficiency than a Squirrel Cage Motor. The Slip Power Recovery scheme also plays a proactive role as there can be substantial savings of energy in case of a Wound Rotor Induction Motor as the Slip Power recovered can be used to drive the Auxiliary Loads of the Locomotive and also for powering the trailing Passenger Cars. A detailed design and analysis of a Drive System with Wound Rotor Induction Motor for Electric Traction is presented in this Research Paper.
Weg system-drive-vfd-ac-motors-usasysvfd613-brochure-englishDaniel García
The document describes WEG's System Drive VFD AC Motors, which are designed for variable speed applications and offer benefits such as high overload capacity and expanded speed range. The motors range from 1HP to 1500HP, are TEFC, and can operate at constant torque from zero speed up to their rated speed. They are based on WEG's severe duty motor platforms and insulation systems to provide reliability. The document provides details on standard features, optional features, and WEG's full product line.
www.parker.com/hfde - Dr. Steve Dye, Business Development and Marketing Manager of Parker Hannifin's Kittiwake Division presented at Hannover Messe 2013. Conclusions of the presentation are that wear debris detection is effective at picking up early signs of damage within wind turbine gear boxes. In addition, particle size increases as severity of damage increases - earliest detection provided by the smallest particles.
Acoustic emission condition monitoring an application for wind turbine fault ...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
PHM - Risk Minimisation [Airforce Institute Presentation]zoomdust
The document discusses various issues related to risk minimization and prognostics and health management (PHM) technologies. It covers key drivers of risk like safety, reliability and cost. It also discusses integrated logistics support (ILS), performance-based logistics (PBL) and reliability-availability-maintainability (RAM) approaches. Barriers to effective condition-based maintenance include incomplete failure analysis and a lack of standardized failure taxonomy. Model-based failure analysis can help enhance prognostics and health management systems.
Prognostic Health Management (PHM) uses health monitoring and prognostics to predict product failures by assessing degradation from normal operating conditions. Traditional reliability predictions are inaccurate, while PHM is more suitable as it considers actual usage. Research is being conducted to improve PHM models, sensors, communication and decision making to make reliability predictions more realistic. PHM is expected to become a cost-effective solution for predicting electronics reliability due to increasing electronics usage and demand for more reliable products.
The document describes a Prognostic and Health Management (PHM) system for railway bridges that uses 3S technology, Bridge Information Modeling (BIM), and integrated monitoring of trains, tracks, and bridges. The goals are to improve reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety. Key aspects include:
1) Real-time monitoring of tracks, bridges and environments and periodic inspections to collect multi-source data.
2) BIM is used to manage bridge design, construction, and inspection/repair data and associate it with 3D bridge models.
3) Intelligent inspections electronically capture and upload defects using BIM for location/orientation.
4) Diagnostics analyze monitoring data histories
The document discusses several issues related to implementing condition-based maintenance (CBM) and prognostics and health management (PHM) programs, including:
1) Performing a thorough risk assessment using techniques like FMECA is important to understand how a system can fail and inform sensor placement and diagnostic rule development.
2) Model-based failure analysis considering failure dependencies is better than spreadsheet-based FMECA for knowledge retention and risk assessment.
3) Clear definitions of failure concepts and taxonomies are needed to improve understanding of risk assessments.
4) Diagnostic rules and sensor selection should be based on dependencies between failure modes revealed through risk assessments.
This document provides instructions for making a simple anemometer to measure wind speed using plastic cups, balsa wood strips, glue, and a screw. The anemometer is constructed by gluing plastic cups to the ends of two balsa wood strips, gluing the strips together in an X shape, and joining them with a screw through a hole in a central post. Users are reminded to use a watch to time the anemometer and measure revolutions to determine wind speed.
Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) is being widely applied in many industrial systems to ensure high system availability over their life cycle. This web seminar will present key steps of PHM: data processing, feature extraction, fault diagnostics, and failure prognostics. The fundamental algorithms, models and techniques for each step will be discussed. Time domain, frequency domain and time frequency data analysis are introduced, and the corresponding feature extraction technologies presented. Mode-based and data-driven-based approaches are described in fault diagnostics and failure prognostics.
Joe Chandler describes a homemade anemometer made from cups, straws, a pencil, and eraser. The anemometer works by catching wind in the cups which causes the structure to spin. Joe uses the anemometer to measure wind speeds over several days, recording the number of spins in 10 seconds and comparing to an online weather report. Wind speeds ranged from 1-10 mph during clear, cloudy, rainy, and stormy conditions.
Business opportunities in private hospital sector in indiaBusiness Finland
The document summarizes business opportunities in India's private hospital sector. It notes that the healthcare industry in India is growing rapidly at 20% annually and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2015. The private sector accounts for 65% of hospital beds and 80% of healthcare spending, and is growing at 24.1% annually. Opportunities exist for foreign companies in areas like medical equipment, diagnostic devices, health IT, and green building technologies. The largest private hospital chains in India are outlined. Fast growing specialty areas include oncology, orthopedics, and cardiology.
Deep Learning for industrial Prognostics & Health Management (PHM) Michael Giering
The document discusses United Technologies Corporation's application of deep learning techniques to problems in aerospace and building systems. Specifically, it discusses using deep belief networks for aircraft sensor diagnostics at Pratt & Whitney and Otis elevators prognostic health monitoring. It also discusses using deep autoencoders for chiller power estimation at Carrier Climate Control systems. The approaches analyzed sensor data using deep learning models to provide diagnostics, predict health issues, and estimate power usage.
This document discusses different types of anemometers used to measure wind speed, including hot wire anemometers, windmill anemometers, laser doppler anemometers, and ultrasonic anemometers. It provides details on how each works, such as using a heated wire, propeller, laser beams, or ultrasonic time of flight to calculate wind speed. Ultrasonic anemometers are highlighted as being low maintenance, accurate, and well-suited for turbulence measurements due to their high temporal resolution.
This webinar describes some of the challenges faced when monitoring a large fleet of wind turbines. Factors such as different turbine and gearbox types, different condition monitoring systems (CMS), geographically dispersed sites and variations in maintenance practice all make the job of a monitoring engineer a difficult task. Romax utilize in-house software called InSight Fleet Monitor to provide condition monitoring services for over 2 GW of assets globally. Using a single software platform enables the CMS engineers to effectively monitor a huge number of wind turbines efficiently.
This webinar uses some recent examples and case studies to demonstrate fleet-wide condition monitoring in practice. Examples focus on main bearing and gearbox fault detection and, most importantly for the operator, methods for predicting the remaining useful life or ‘time to repair’ for key components.
View this webinar to learn:
-How condition monitoring can be effectively rolled out for large, disparate fleets of wind turbines.
-Valuable insights from recent examples in the field, particularly relating to gearbox and main bearing faults.
-Predicting ‘time to repair’ for major components.
The document proposes an offshore wind turbine project off the coast of Kamsar, Guinea to provide electricity to the city. A team of engineers will implement the project from April 2009 to June 2010 with a total projected cost of $20 million. The project will involve installing horizontal-axis wind turbines manufactured by GE Energy and upgrading the local power grid to distribute the new source of electricity. Once completed, the wind turbines are expected to provide a steady supply of electricity to improve safety, education, health and comfort for the people of Kamsar.
This document describes a bladeless wind turbine that generates electricity through vortex shedding. It works by using the natural vortex shedding effect that occurs when wind flows past a bluff body, causing alternating vortices on each side. The oscillating vortices are used to drive a magnetic coupling system connected to an alternator to generate electricity. Key advantages are that it has a smaller structure than conventional wind turbines and can generate power at a lower cost. However, efficiency is lower than traditional designs and control systems are needed to manage oscillations at high wind speeds. The bladeless design has applications for power generation in remote areas.
The document summarizes the design and working of Tesla's bladeless turbine. It discusses that the turbine consists of a rotor with smooth discs mounted on a shaft and a cylindrical stator housing it. Fluid enters through inlet nozzles and exits via exhaust ports on the discs. Due to adhesion and viscosity, the boundary layer of fluid sticking to disc surfaces transfers rotational motion to the discs from the linear motion of the fluid. The turbine has advantages like simple design, low cost, and high efficiency. However, its torque output is low and further research is needed to optimize its design.
This document provides an overview of wind energy and wind turbines. It discusses the origins of winds and factors that affect wind distribution. It then describes the key components of horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) including the rotor, nacelle, tower, and foundation. It also discusses Betz's law on turbine efficiency and introduces vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) as an alternative design.
Wind energy has a long history dating back thousands of years. Modern utility-scale wind turbines are much larger than early designs and can power hundreds of homes. While wind is a renewable resource, it fluctuates and is not a constant power source. Wind farms are best used alongside other renewable energy sources. Technological advances continue to be made to optimize wind energy production and integrate it into energy systems.
Motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy while engines convert chemical energy. The document discusses various types of motors including their parts, operating principles, advantages, disadvantages and applications. It covers induction motors, synchronous motors, single phase motors like split phase, capacitor run, capacitor start and universal motors. The document provides examples to calculate motor input power, efficiency and overload conditions.
Motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy while engines convert chemical energy. The document discusses various motor types including their parts, operating principles, advantages, disadvantages and applications. It covers synchronous and induction motors, single phase motors like split phase, capacitor run and start motors. NEMA motor design types A-E are described for different starting and operational needs.
Motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy while engines convert chemical energy. The document discusses various motor types including induction, synchronous, single phase, and universal motors. It describes motor parts like the stator, rotor, and bearings. Motor speed, torque, power, and efficiency are defined. Advantages and disadvantages of different motor designs are provided.
The document provides an overview of wind turbine operation and maintenance. It discusses the components of a wind turbine including the rotor blades, gearbox, generator, control systems, and tower. The key components work together to convert the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. Sensors monitor turbine operations and controls adjust the blades to optimize power output while ensuring safety during high winds or other events. Regular maintenance is needed to inspect components like the gearbox and replace parts like slip rings.
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ommon motion systems use three types of control methods. They are position control, velocity control and torque control.
The majority of Newport’s motion systems use position control. This type of control moves the load from one known fixed position to another known fixed position. Feedback, or closed-loop positioning, is important for precise positioning.
Velocity control moves the load continuously for a certain time interval or moves the load from one place to another at a prescribed velocity. Newport’s systems use both encoder and tachometer feedback to regulate velocity.
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The document discusses stepper motors. It begins by introducing the three members of the presentation group and listing the contents to be covered, which include the introduction, working principle, speed control methodology, applications, advantages, and limitations of stepper motors. It then defines a stepper motor as a brushless DC electric motor that divides a full rotation into a number of equal steps. The document goes on to describe the three main types of stepper motors and explain their working principles. It also discusses the various ways to control the speed of stepper motors, including using series resistance, gearboxes, and voltage regulation. Finally, the common applications, advantages, and limitations of stepper motors are summarized.
The document provides information on various types of electric motors, including DC motors, AC motors, and stepper motors. It discusses the fundamental characteristics and classifications of different motor types. For DC motors specifically, it describes the basic functions, types, wiring topologies, and modeling of series, shunt, compound, and permanent magnet DC motors. It also covers motor control using an H-bridge and brushless DC motor designs. For AC motors, it summarizes fractional horsepower designs as well as induction motors, synchronous motors, squirrel cage rotors, torque/speed characteristics, and NEMA standards.
- Stepper motors are brushless DC motors that rotate in discrete steps in response to control signals. They are excellent for positioning applications as their rotation can be accurately controlled.
- There are three main types of stepper motors: permanent magnet, variable reluctance, and hybrid. Permanent magnet motors are the most common.
- Key components include the rotor, stator, and windings. Pulses sent to the windings energize the stator poles and rotate the motor.
- Stepper motors have advantages like low cost control, simplicity, and ability to operate without feedback but disadvantages like higher current draw and need for a driver circuit.
- Common applications include printers, CNC machines, robotics, and
Electric motors are major electricity users. Implementing efficiency improvements in motors and motor systems can help reduce electricity demand. Key opportunities include installing energy efficient motors, power factor correction, soft starters, variable speed drives, and optimizing motor sizing and loading. Regular maintenance and proper part selection can also improve system efficiency. Overall, analyzing motor and process needs can identify the most cost-effective efficiency measures for a given water supply system.
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The document describes experiments using a stepper motor control trainer. Experiment 1 operates a stepper motor in unipolar mode in full step operation. Experiment 2 also operates in unipolar mode but in half step operation. Experiment 3 operates the motor in bipolar mode. Experiment 4 operates the motor in bipolar mode without current sense feedback. The experiments allow students to learn different stepper motor operating modes and configurations.
This document provides information about stepper motors, microcontrollers, and a stepper motor control project. It includes:
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10. Systems Considerations
• Turbines are difficult to access
– Climb an 80m (262 ft) tower then hoist tools
– Hand-held CMS incurs a large labor cost
11. System Considerations
• IT Infrastructure
– Down-tower connection
– Local network infrastructure
– NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
– Operation network security (AIC vs CIA)
12. Operating Conditions
• Large variations in Main Rotor Speed
speed
– DFIG
– Tower Shadow
– Wind Shear Profile
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Manually translating data into a diagnosis for
every turbine has a large cost!
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Editor's Notes
Example of the maintenance strategies is changing the oil in your car:Reactive – this is driving your car off the lot and never changing the oil until the engine seizes. PROS: Low effort, minimum amount of maintance CONS: Lot of collateral damage, increased downtimePreventive – this is how most people change their oil, every 3000 miles. PROS: Fewer failures CONS: parts ‘waste’, more planned maintenance, still get some ‘early-life’ failuresPredictive – many vehicles now have oil life sensors that tell you when to change the oil. PROS: Most efficient methods, highest up-time CONS: Level of effort required to know component condition
O&M costs are 35%-45% of a wind farms operating budget when the turbines come off warranty.Minimizing these cost directly affects the bottom line of the wind farmThis data is from one of the top 10 wind asset owners in the US