Date of Award
Spring 2004
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
Demerdash, Nabeel A. O.
Second Advisor
Yaz, Edwin E.
Third Advisor
Povinelli, Richard J.
Abstract
Starting of induction machines cause torque transients, high inrush currents, and thus heating of the machine. A popular method for starting an induction machine is applying electronically controlled soft starting voltages using series connected silicon controlled rectifiers (SCRs). A flux linkage ABC-frame of reference model of a soft started three-phase induction motor was implemented. A state-space model of the soft starter thyristor switching sequence for the motor and load was developed and implemented in a time-domain simulation to examine heating issues for different starting profiles. Simulation results of line starts and soft starts are compared with measured data through which validation of the model is established. In this thesis, different induction machine soft start profiles are shown and comparisons of starting times, torque profiles, and heating are made. Discussion of these results and conclusions as to the nearest to optimum types of profiles are delineated based on severity of torque oscillations, peak torque, starting times, and winding heating criteria.
Recommended Citation
Solveson, Mark George, "Soft Started Induction Motor Modeling and Heating Issues for Different Starting Profiles Using a Flux Linkage ABC-Frame of Reference" (2004). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4228.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4228