Title :
Can soft-starters help save energy?
Author :
Blaabjerg, Frede ; Pedersen, John K. ; Rise, Soren ; Hansen, Hans-Henrik ; Trzynadlowski, Andrzej M.
Author_Institution :
Aalborg Univ., Denmark
Abstract :
This article describes results of an experimental evaluation of seven commercial soft-starters used with three motors of different power ratings. Several performance indicators have been measured and compared to illustrate operation of soft-starters and assess their energy-saving capabilities. Three standard squirrel-cage induction motors, rated at 3 kW, 7.5 kW, and 22 kW, were used. Several European manufacturers provided soft-starters for the investigation. Tests were performed under the steady-state and transient operating conditions
Keywords :
energy conservation; squirrel cage motors; starting; testing; 3 to 22 kW; commercial soft-starters; energy saving; performance indicators measurement; soft-starters; squirrel-cage induction motors; steady-state operating conditions; transient operating conditions; Energy consumption; Frequency control; Induction generators; Induction motors; Inverters; Magnetic flux; Power electronics; Stators; Topology; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/2943.612238
