DocumentCode :
1223930
Title :
From DC to AC [rotary lime kiln conversion]
Author :
Carr, Cameron K.
Author_Institution :
Weyerhaeuser Co. Ltd., Kamloopos, BC, Canada
Volume :
9
Issue :
4
fYear :
2003
Firstpage :
13
Lastpage :
21
Abstract :
This article presents a case history of the conversion of a rotary lime kiln from a DC drive system to an AC drive system. The discussion includes the following aspects: existing equipment and its history; the need for the upgrade and the required results; mechanical drive-line considerations; drive alternatives investigated; a description of the hardware used; the installation; drive commissioning; results achieved; and future enhancements.
Keywords :
AC motor drives; DC motor drives; power cables; AC drive; DC drive; power cables; rotary lime kiln conversion; Control systems; DC motors; Distributed control; Engines; Gears; Graphics; History; Kilns; Petroleum; Torque;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
1077-2618
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2003.1206912
Filename :
1206912
Link To Document :
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