INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVES

Advantages of Induction motor Drives

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AC motor are less expensive

Ac motors have low maintenance
For the same rating, ac motors are higher in weight as compared to dc motors.
AC motors can work in hazardous areas like chemical, petrochemical etc. whereas dc motors
are unsuitable for such environments because of commutator sparking.

Disadvantages
Power converters for
1. The control of ac motors are more complex.
2. AC motors are more expensive
3. Ac motors generate harmonics in the supply system & load circuit. Hence AC motors gets
derated.
Torque Speed Characteristics

Speed Control of Three Phase IM

Torque Equation

Per phase equivalent circuit of 3phase IM referred to stator.

(stator impedance drop is generally negligible compared to V)

Pg = Gross power input to the rotor

Pm = Mech. Power output
Pcu = Rotor copper loss
Pm = Pg Pcu
T = Torque developed by the motor
T = Pm/m
Stator Voltage Control

Three phase & Single Phase voltage controller