DocumentCode :
1195156
Title :
Static Induction Motor Drive Capabilities for the Petroleum Industry
Author :
Jarc, Dennis A. ; Robechek, John D.
Author_Institution :
Reliance Electric Company Research Center, 24800 Tungsten Rd., Cleveland, OH 44117.
Issue :
1
fYear :
1982
Firstpage :
41
Lastpage :
45
Abstract :
The petroleum and chemical industries utilize fluid handling equipment extensively. Pumps have historically been driven by constant speed ac motors with flow control, when required. provided by valves. It has been estimated that 30 percent or more of the electrical energy used by a typical refinery is wasted as a result of the throttling effect of control valves. Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic adjustable-speed drives in the petroleum industry have historically been applied to petrochemical pumping applications in which flow measurement and control are difficult due to extremely high viscosities. However, these drives can offer substantial economic benefits in other variable flow applications based on reduced energy and maintenance costs. The energy saving potential of adjustable-speed drives will he discussed, followed by a brief description of the operation and relative benefits of different solid-state ac drive types.
Keywords :
AC motors; Chemical industry; Electric variables control; Fluid flow control; Induction motor drives; Mechanical variables control; Petroleum industry; Pumps; Valves; Variable speed drives;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0093-9994
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.1982.4504030
Filename :
4504030
Link To Document :
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