Title :
Packaging of variable frequency drives in low voltage switchgear and control gear
Author :
Eberlein, G. Erich H, Jr. ; Doan, Daniel R. ; Meier, Jeffrey R.
Author_Institution :
GEH Consulting, Everett, WA, USA
Abstract :
Modern industrial applications trends require high-density packaging of variable frequency drives in low voltage switchgear and control gear (the global term for today´s modern motor control center and drive systems or MCC). Packaging in an MCC permits improved network communication capabilities, reduces total installed cost, improves process uptime and provides increased safety. Discussed is a comparison of the design and installation advantages and disadvantages of this packaging method.
Keywords :
electric control equipment; motor drives; packaging; switchgear; control gear; high density packaging; modern motor control center; motor drive system; packaging method; safety; switchgear; variable frequency drives; Costs; Electrical ballasts; Electrical equipment industry; Frequency; Industrial control; Low voltage; Motor drives; Packaging; Safety; Switchgear;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference, 2004. Fifty-First Annual Conference 2004
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8698-1
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2004.1352774