Title :
Retrofit of 22 pipeline pumping stations with 3000 HP motors and variable frequency drives
Author :
Rossmann, William C. ; Ellis, Robert G.
Author_Institution :
Delta Hudson Eng. Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
Learning experiences encountered on one of the largest installations of variable frequency (AC adjustable speed) drives, at widely dispersed multiple locations, and generally on very weak power systems. This paper discusses several different and unusual interference and power quality issues encountered with different electrical utilities, and makes suggestions with respect to specifications, logistics, installation and field measurements for the benefit of future projects
Keywords :
AC motor drives; electromagnetic interference; maintenance engineering; power supply quality; pumping plants; pumps; variable speed drives; 3000 hp; AC adjustable speed drives; AC motor retrofit; electrical utilities; field measurements; installation; interference issues; logistics; pipeline pumping stations; power quality issues; specifications; variable frequency drives; weak power systems; Centralized control; Control systems; Costs; Couplings; Drives; Electric variables control; Frequency; Pipelines; Programmable control; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1996, Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 43rd Annual
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3587-2
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1996.564879
