Title :
The steps to select a high horsepower variable frequency fan drive system
Author :
Beck, W.H. ; Ascherl, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Ross Hill Controls Corp., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
A method for evaluating an application for a high horsepower variable-frequency fan drive is discussed, whose steps include selection of the flow control method, simulation of the fan and system load line, definition of the fan shaft power, component selection, a harmonic and torsional analysis, and an economic evaluation. These steps are illustrated for a pair of 5000 hp blowers at the BASF plant in South Kerney, New Jersey
Keywords :
electric drives; 5000 hp; blowers; fan shaft power; flow control; variable frequency fan drive system; Analytical models; Blades; Control systems; Damping; Frequency; IEEE members; Power system harmonics; Shafts; Shock absorbers; Surges;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1988, Record of Conference Papers., Industrial Applications Society 35th Annual
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1988.22419
