Title :
Pump operation monitoring applying frequency converter
Author :
Ahonen, T. ; Tiainen, R. ; Viholainen, J. ; Ahola, J. ; Kestilä, J.
Author_Institution :
Lappeenranta Univ. of Technol., Lappeenranta
Abstract :
Variable speed driven (VSD) pumps are nowadays widely used in industry applications. Variable speed pumping improves operational flexibility of the pump drive compared with throttle control. In many cases this results in energy cost savings. Nowadays, the performance of frequency converters allows their use as an intelligent monitoring device for the pump drive. This provides new possibilities for the maintenance and operation personnel. In this article, some functions provided by the frequency converter for pump condition and operation monitoring are explained. The applicability of a frequency converter for monitoring purposes is also discussed.
Keywords :
condition monitoring; frequency convertors; pumps; variable speed drives; frequency converter; intelligent monitoring device; operational flexibility; pump operation monitoring; throttle control; variable speed driven pumps; Automation; Communication system control; Computerized monitoring; Condition monitoring; Costs; Energy efficiency; Frequency conversion; Frequency measurement; Power electronics; Velocity control; Centrifugal pump; condition monitoring; diagnostics; frequency converter;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, 2008. SPEEDAM 2008. International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Ischia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1663-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1664-6
DOI :
10.1109/SPEEDHAM.2008.4581190
