A Graphical Approach to AC Drive Classification

A classification of ac drive technology is presented. A series of diagrams show how the various types of ac drives have evolved into families that meet various application requirements. The objective is to provide a convenient graphical format from which suitable drive types for classes of applicati...

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Published inIEEE transactions on industry applications Vol. IA-23; no. 6; pp. 1029 - 1035
Main Authors Jarc, Dennis A., Novotny, Donald W.
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY IEEE 01.11.1987
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Subjects
AC motors
Applied sciences
Circuit topology
Costs
Drives
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical machines
Energy conservation
Exact sciences and technology
Industry Applications Society
Inverters
Power semiconductor switches
Regulation and control
Synchronous motors
Voltage control
Alternating current machine
Classification
Electric drive
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Summary:A classification of ac drive technology is presented. A series of diagrams show how the various types of ac drives have evolved into families that meet various application requirements. The objective is to provide a convenient graphical format from which suitable drive types for classes of applications are readily apparent. The diagrams are organized around the input and output power circuit topology with the type of semiconductor power switch as the primary classification element. All other drive properties, such as motor type, control strategy, power level, voltage level, and regeneration capability, are incorporated by segmenting and highlighting portions of the basic diagrams. A discussion of drive properties is also presented and integrated with the graphical presentations.
ISSN:0093-9994
1939-9367
DOI:10.1109/TIA.1987.4505025