Title :
For a successful ASD installation. . .look beyond the electronics
Author :
Nailen, Richard L.
Author_Institution :
Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Abstract :
The planning of power plant fan installations is described, focusing on a consideration that is presently lacking in the technical literature, i.e. that electrical and mechanical design of drive components must suit wiring practices based on recognized industry standards. Safety grounding, medium-voltage cable termination, cable training, and electrical clearances are involved. The design shortcomings found during installation of several large 4 kV drives are explained, and the corrective actions taken (including the revision of specifications for later drive projects) are described
Keywords :
earthing; electric connectors; power stations; safety; variable speed drives; 4 kV; adjustable speed drives; cable training; electrical clearances; electrical design; mechanical design; medium-voltage cable termination; power plant fan installations; safety grounding; standards; wiring practices; Electrical equipment industry; Grounding; Inverters; Medium voltage; Power cables; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Power system planning; Synchronous motors; Variable speed drives;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
