Title :
Evaluation of PWM strategies based on practical findings and experimental facts for VSI-fed induction motors
Author :
Kinnares, V. ; Jangwanitlert, A. ; Potivejkul, S.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., King Mongkut´´s Inst. of Technol., Bangkok, Thailand
Abstract :
This paper is concerned with the evaluation of PWM strategies based on practical findings and experimental facts for VSI fed induction motors. The measured harmonic loss factor curve for given conditions is used for the loss prediction. The comparison of harmonic losses for various PWM schemes has been made. As a result, a better understanding of PWM characteristics influencing harmonic machine losses is achieved. This will be useful for choosing the PWM schemes and parameters suitable for specific applications
Keywords :
PWM invertors; harmonics; induction motor drives; losses; machine testing; PWM strategies; VSI-fed induction motors; harmonic loss factor curve; harmonic machine losses; loss prediction; voltage source inverter; Frequency; Induction generators; Induction motors; Loss measurement; Power system harmonics; Pulse width modulation; Pulse width modulation inverters; Space vector pulse width modulation; System testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1998. IEEE APCCAS 1998. The 1998 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chiangmai
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5146-0
DOI :
10.1109/APCCAS.1998.743708