Title :
Implementation and calorimetric verification of models for wide speed range three-phase induction motors for use in washing machines
Author :
Malliband, P.D. ; McMahon, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Eng. Dept., Cambridge Univ., UK
Abstract :
Three-phase induction motors offer significant advantages over commutator motors in some domestic appliances. Models for wide speed range three-phase induction motors for use in a horizontal axis washing machine have been developed using the MEGA finite element package. Motor loss predictions have been verified using a novel high accuracy calorimeter. Good agreement between the model and measurements has been observed over a wide speed range at different loadings.
Keywords :
calorimeters; domestic appliances; finite element analysis; induction motors; losses; washing machines; MEGA finite element package; calorimetric verification; domestic appliances; horizontal axis washing machine; motor loss predictions; power losses; three-phase induction motors; Acoustic noise; Commutation; Costs; Finite element methods; Home appliances; Induction motors; Inverters; Packaging; Torque; Washing machines;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2004. 39th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8486-5
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.2004.1348824
