Abstract:
A motor drive system for driving a single-phase PSC motor, in which the two motor windings are conductively isolated from each other, from a two phase power source. In one embodiment, the PSC motor is supplied from a two phase inverter circuit. The PSC motor is also connectable through a four-pole double-throw switch to either a single phase source including a run capacitor or the two phase inverter circuit.
Abstract:
A motor drive system for driving a conventional single phase PSC motor from a two-phase power source. In one embodiment, the PSC motor is supplied from a three-phase inverter that is controlled to generate two-phase power. In another embodiment, the PSC motor is connectable through a double-pole double-throw switch to either a single phase source including a run capacitor or a two-phase inverter source.
Abstract:
A variable speed drive (VSD) for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC & R) applications includes a variable speed drive system configured to receive an input AC voltage at a fixed AC input voltage and provide an output AC power at a variable voltage variable frequency. The variable speed drive includes a converter stage connected to an AC power source providing the input AC voltage, the converter stage being configured to convert the input AC voltage to a boosted DC voltage; a DC link connected to the converter stage, the DC link being configured to filter and store the boosted DC voltage from the converter stage; and an inverter stage connected to the DC link, the inverter stage being configured to convert the boosted DC voltage from the DC link into the output AC power having the variable voltage and the variable frequency. The variable speed drive also includes a ground fault protection system for interrupting fault current flowing to an input phase of the active converter, the ground fault on an input phase of the active converter, and the controller; wherein the active converter further includes at least two semiconductor switches for each power phase of the AC power source; each of inversely connected to switch in parallel, wherein each of the reverse lGBTs inversely connected to switch the RB IGBTs to a nonconductive state in response to a sensed ground fault current.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for operating a variable speed drive to receive an input AC power at a fixed AC input voltage and frequency and provide an output AC power at a variable voltage and variable frequency. The variable speed drive includes a converter stage to convert the input AC voltage to a boosted DC voltage, a DC link connected to the converter stage to filter and store the boosted DC voltage from the converter stage; and an inverter stage to convert the boosted DC voltage into AC power with variable voltage and the variable frequency. An integral bypass contactor is connected in parallel with the VSD between the AC power source and the AC output power. The integral bypass contactor is arranged to bypass the VSD when the VSD output frequency and voltage are approximately equal with the AC input voltage and frequency.
Abstract:
A method of providing ride-through capability in a chiller/refrigeration system employs a variable speed drive with an active converter stage, a DC link stage and an inverter stage for providing variable frequency and voltage to power at least one motor. An induction motor is coupled to the output of the inverter stage for driving a compressor in the chiller/refrigeration system. The ride-through method comprises operating the active converter to regulate the DC link voltage of the DC link stage to a predetermined voltage level until the current through the active converter equals a predetermined current limit, then transferring regulation of the DC link to the inverter upon reaching the current limit of the converter. The compressor is unloaded, and the power flow through the inverter is reversed to maintain the voltage level of the DC link stage. Pre-rotation vanes, slide valve, or check valve are used to unload the compressor.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for synchronous operation of variable speed drives having active converters include extending the synchronous operation of an active converter to the AC mains voltage during complete line dropout. A phase angle control circuit includes a squaring amplifier, a first phase-lock loop circuit associated and a second phase-lock loop circuit. The squaring amplifier receives the AC power source and outputs a rectangular output signal to a pair of phase lock loop (PLL) circuits. The first PLL circuit with a first lag-lead filter is configured with a high cutoff frequency to provide the converter stage with a phase angle parameter; and the second phase-lock loop circuit including a second lag-lead filter configured to have a low cutoff frequency to provide the lag-lead filter the capability of storing the phase angle of the mains voltage during mains interruption.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for synchronous operation of variable speed drives having active converters include extending the synchronous operation of an active converter to the AC mains voltage during complete line dropout. A phase angle control circuit includes a squaring amplifier, a first phase-lock loop circuit associated and a second phase-lock loop circuit. The squaring amplifier receives the AC power source and outputs a rectangular output signal to a pair of phase lock loop (PLL) circuits. The first PLL circuit with a first lag-lead filter is configured with a high cutoff frequency to provide the converter stage with a phase angle parameter; and the second phase-lock loop circuit including a second lag-lead filter configured to have a low cutoff frequency to provide the lag-lead filter the capability of storing the phase angle of the mains voltage during mains interruption.
Abstract:
A variable speed drive (104) is provided having a converter (202) to convert an AC voltage to a DC voltage, a DC link (204) to filter and store energy from the converter (202), and a plurality of inverters (206), wherein each inverter (206) is configured to convert a DC voltage to an AC voltage to power a corresponding load connected to the inverter (206). The converter (202) is electrically connected to an AC power source, the DC link (204) is electrically connected to the converter (202), and the plurality of inverters (206) are electrically connected in parallel to the DC link (204). Each inverter (206) of the plurality of inverters (206) is configured to operate substantially independently of other inverters (206) of the plurality of inverters (206).
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for variable speed operation of a screw compressor (108) to obtain increased capacity and efficiency. The screw compressor (108) is connected to an induction motor (106) driven by a variable speed drive (104), wherein the screw compressor (108) has a variable output capacity that is dependent on the output speed of the motor (106). To obtain increased capacity and efficiency, the screw compressor (108) is operated at a speed greater than the screw compressor's rated speed and does not include a slide valve. The maximum operating speed of the screw compressor (108), which speed is greater than the rated speed, is related to the maximum operating speed of the motor (106) when operated at a voltage and frequency provided by the variable speed drive (104) that is greater than the motor's rated voltage and frequency in a constant flux or constant volts/Hz mode.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for synchronous operation of variable speed drives having active converters include extending the synchronous operation of an active converter to the AC mains voltage during complete line dropout. A phase angle control circuit includes a squaring amplifier, a first phase-lock loop circuit associated and a second phase-lock loop circuit. The squaring amplifier receives the AC power source and outputs a rectangular output signal to a pair of phase lock loop (PLL) circuits. The first PLL circuit with a first lag-lead filter is configured with a high cutoff frequency to provide the converter stage with a phase angle parameter; and the second phase-lock loop circuit including a second lag-lead filter configured to have a low cutoff frequency to provide the lag-lead filter the capability of storing the phase angle of the mains voltage during mains interruption.