Title :
Application of a 15000-HP, 6000-r/min adjustable-speed drive in a petrochemical facility
Author :
Wood, Barry M. ; Oberle, William T. ; Dulas, John H. ; Steuri, Franz
Author_Institution :
Chevron Res. & Technol. Co., Richmond, CA, USA
Abstract :
The improved reliability of power electronics and the development of motors capable of operating directly at high speeds have made electric motors a viable alternative to steam turbines in process plants. This paper discusses the application of a large high-speed, adjustable-speed synchronous motor with a load commutated inverter as a recycle compressor driver in a petrochemical facility
Keywords :
DC-AC power convertors; chemical industry; commutation; compressors; invertors; petroleum industry; reliability; synchronous motor drives; variable speed drives; adjustable-speed drive; adjustable-speed electric motor; lateral critical speed analysis; load commutated inverter; performance testing; petrochemical facility; power electronics; process plants; recycle compressor driver; reliability; synchronous motor; torsional analysis; Commutation; Driver circuits; Electric motors; Inverters; Petrochemicals; Power electronics; Recycling; Synchronous motors; Turbines; Variable speed drives;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
