SELECTION OF VSD

SELECTION OF VSD

Before selecting a VSD, pump and motor

should be sized.
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VSDs are rated in terms of KVA (Kilo-Volt-

Ampere).

So we have to calculate KVA to be supplied.

We need to look at only the highest

frequency because machine operates mostly
at that point .
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The motor is 300 Hp, 2267V and 94A at

50 Hz.

What will be the rated KVA at 60 Hz ?

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Motor volts at 60 Hz :

2267 * (60/50) = 2720 V

What about Current at 60 Hz ?

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 Current remains SAME even if the

frequency changes.

KVA of Motor at 60 Hz will be :

(2720 * 94 * 1.732) / 1000 = 442 KVA

So VSD’s KVA is 442 ?

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NO !
The voltage drop in cable has to be considered.

Suppose cable is 6000m long and drop is

21v/1000m
So total drop for 6000m = 21 * 6 = 126v

This voltage has to added with motor voltage.

Now motor voltage is 2720 + 126 = 2846v
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The SURFACE VOLTAGE = 2846 v

The VSD should supply 2846v to motor :

KVA = (2846 * 94 * 1.732) / 1000 = 463 kva

From table, 518 is near to 463 KVA.

What about 518 KVA Electro speed drive ?
Can we use it ?
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We can’t.

Because the VSDs output to motor is 2846 V

at 60 Hz. The problem is VSDs maximum
output voltage is 480V.

So a STEP UP Transformer is required

between VSD and MOTOR.
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No equipment in the world is 100% efficient.

Transformer is not 100% efficient.

So 2 - 4 % of transformer losses has to be
included in VSDs KVA demand.

Now VSDs KVA = 463 + 4% (463) = 481 kva.

Is it correct KVA of VSD ?
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The rating of VSD is based on output of VSD.

It isn’t 100% efficient.

Suppose it is 98% efficient, 490 KVA has to

be the input and we will get 481 KVA output.

So we have to look into the table to get VSD

rating preferably more than or nearer to 481
KVA.
KVA = (Drive Rated Input Voltage/1000)
(Rated output Amps) (1.732)
2250-VT KVA = .48012(313) (1.732) = 260
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VSD selection procedure in short :

1) First select a pump .

2) Select the motor based on BHP.
3) Calculate the surface voltage.
4) Determine the total KVA including cable &
X’former losses.
5) Select the required VSD based on KVA.
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