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Motor Selection
 What is a variable speed drive system?

A variable speed drive system consists of

transformer
variable speed drive
motor

Standard scope of supply for a drive system

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 What are the benefits of VSD systems?

Operating applications at variable speed has advantages

which can have a direct impact on a company’s profits
Energy savings
Improved process control
Better product quality
Less stress on equipment -> reduced maintenance cost
Elimination of mechanical equipment (e.g. valves, gearboxes)
Smooth start up of motors/generators
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 Application Types

Constant Torque Applications

Constant Torque (CT) Constant Power (CP)

Torque
100

%
Torque HP Torque
& HP
50
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50 100 150
(Base)
% Speed
 Constant torque applications

Example: Positive Displacement

Pumps,Conveyors,Mixers,Extruders, Cranes,etc.
Features
High starting torque
Intermitent overloads
Typical kW Range - 0.12 to 2800
Typical Speed Range - 10 to 100%
Speed Controlled with Coast to Stop/ Regeneration /braking Chopper
Typical Speed Regulation is 1 to 5%
Acceleration Time From 2 to 90 Seconds
Breakaway Torque From 150% to 225%
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 Application Types

Constant Power (CP)

HP
100
%
Torque
& HP
HP
50 Torque
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100 150 200

(Base)
% Speed
 Application Types

Example: Winders (Center Driven)

Speed is Slow Speed is Low

Speed is High

Low
Torque Required

High Torque Required

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 Application Types

Variable Torque (VT)

100
% Torque (square)
Torque,
Flow,
& HP 50

Flow
HP (cube)
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50 100
(Base)
% Speed
 Application Types
Example: Centrifugal Fan
Move Air or Other Gaseous Materials
Typical kW Range >2.2 to 3000kW
Speed Range From 25 to 100%
Coast To Stop
Speed Controlled With 3 to 5% Speed Regulation
Acceleration From 2 to 90 Seconds
StartingTorque From 50 to 100%
No overload requriments
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 Loadability (Quadratic Torque)
Self Ventilated Machines (fwp=same as max speed)
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 Loadability (Constant Torque)
Self Ventilated Machines (fwp=21 Hz)
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 Loadability (Constant Torque)

Separately Ventilated Machines (fwp=45 Hz)

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 Loadability (Constant Torque)

Separately Ventilated Machines (fwp=52 Hz)

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 Loadability (Constant Torque)

Separately Ventilated Machines (fwp=52 Hz)

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 Tips for Motor Selection for VSD
In typical quadratic load applications (pump, fan), Self ventilated motors.
In constant torque / constant power applications, typical Forced cooled.
Insulation – VPI and dv/dt
Derating of motor - depending on drive
Selection of bearing. Antifriction / Sleeve
Critical Spe
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