Line current harmonics of VSI-fed adjustable speed drives

Author

Grötzbach, Manfred ; Redmann, Reiner

Author_Institution

Dept. of EE/WE 7, Univ. of FD Munich, Neubilerg, Germany

fYear

1999

fDate

36373

Abstract

Voltage source inverter (VSI)-fed adjustable speed drives are frequently used in energy saving applications like the speed regulation of pumps and fans. The power supply of the inverter consists of a diode rectifier feeding a large DC link capacitor. Thus, very high line current harmonics occur if no inductance is provided for current smoothing. Assuming AC choke inductance, this paper presents diagrams in order to predetermine easily the harmonic distortions of the line current. The parameters considered are AC reactance, DC capacitor and the actual drive loading. With this, a more detailed description of the injected current harmonics of VSI-fed drives is achieved in order to improve the accuracy of harmonic analysis purposes. Examples show the use of the proposed method and comparing measurements proves its validity in practical applications

Keywords

AC motor drives; DC-AC power convertors; harmonic analysis; harmonic distortion; invertors; machine theory; power capacitors; power conversion harmonics; variable speed drives; AC choke inductance; AC reactance; DC link capacitor; VSI-fed ASD; adjustable speed drives; diode rectifier; drive loading; energy saving applications; harmonic analysis accuracy; harmonic distortions; injected current harmonics; line current harmonics; power supply; voltage source inverter; Capacitors; Diodes; Fans; Inductance; Inverters; Power supplies; Rectifiers; Smoothing methods; Variable speed drives; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, 1999 IEEE.

Conference_Location

Sparks, NV

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5593-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICPS.1999.787221

Filename

787221