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The asynchronous (i.e. induction) motor is robust and reliable, and very widely used. 95% of motors installed around the world are asynchronous. The protection of these motors is consequently a matter of great importance in numerous applications. | The asynchronous (i.e. induction) motor is robust and reliable, and very widely used. 95% of motors installed around the world are asynchronous. The protection of these motors is consequently a matter of great importance in numerous applications.}} | ||
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'''Introduction''' | '''Introduction''' | ||
Asynchronous motors are used in a wide variety of applications. Here are some examples of driven machines: | Asynchronous motors are used in a wide variety of applications. Here are some examples of driven machines: | ||
* air handlers, | |||
* chillers, | |||
* elevators, | |||
* fans and blowers, | |||
* fire pump, | |||
* centrifugal pumps, | |||
* compressors, | |||
* crushers, | |||
* conveyors, | |||
* lifts and cranes, | |||
* ... | |||
The consequence of a motor failure due to an incorrect protection or inability of control circuit to operate can include the following: | The consequence of a motor failure due to an incorrect protection or inability of control circuit to operate can include the following: | ||
*For persons: | *For persons: | ||
** Asphyxiation due to the blockage of motor ventilation | |||
** Electrocution due to insulation failure in the motor | |||
** Accident due to non stopping of the motor following a control circuit failure | |||
*For the driven machine and the process:, | *For the driven machine and the process:, | ||
**Shaft couplings, axles, driving belts, … damaged due to a stalled rotor | |||
** Lost production | |||
** Delayed manufacturing | |||
*For the motor itself: | *For the motor itself: | ||
** Motor windings burnt out due to stalled rotor | |||
**Cost of repair | |||
** Cost of replacement | |||
Therefore, safety of persons and goods, as well as reliability and availability levels, are highly dependant on the selection of protective equipment. | |||
Therefore, safety of persons and goods, as well as reliability and availability levels, are highly dependant on the selection of protective equipment. | |||
In economic terms, the overall cost of failure must be considered. This cost is increasing with the size of the motor and with the difficulties of access and replacement. Loss of production is a further and evidently important factor.<br>Specific features of motor performance influence the power supply circuits required for satisfactory operation<br> | In economic terms, the overall cost of failure must be considered. This cost is increasing with the size of the motor and with the difficulties of access and replacement. Loss of production is a further and evidently important factor.<br>Specific features of motor performance influence the power supply circuits required for satisfactory operation<br> | ||
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A motor power-supply circuit presents certain constraints not normally encountered in other (common) distribution circuits. These are owing to the particular characteristics of motors directly connected to the line, such as: | A motor power-supply circuit presents certain constraints not normally encountered in other (common) distribution circuits. These are owing to the particular characteristics of motors directly connected to the line, such as: | ||
*High start-up current (see {{FigRef| | *High start-up current (see {{FigRef|N74}}) which is mostly reactive, and can therefore be the cause of important voltage drop | ||
*Number and frequency of start-up operations are generally high | *Number and frequency of start-up operations are generally high | ||
*The high start-up current means that motor overload protective devices must have operating characteristics which avoid tripping during the starting period. | *The high start-up current means that motor overload protective devices must have operating characteristics which avoid tripping during the starting period. | ||
{{FigImage|DB422689_EN|svg|N74|Direct on-line starting current characteristics of an induction motor}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:48, 22 June 2022
The asynchronous (i.e. induction) motor is robust and reliable, and very widely used. 95% of motors installed around the world are asynchronous. The protection of these motors is consequently a matter of great importance in numerous applications.
Introduction
Asynchronous motors are used in a wide variety of applications. Here are some examples of driven machines:
- air handlers,
- chillers,
- elevators,
- fans and blowers,
- fire pump,
- centrifugal pumps,
- compressors,
- crushers,
- conveyors,
- lifts and cranes,
- ...
The consequence of a motor failure due to an incorrect protection or inability of control circuit to operate can include the following:
- For persons:
- Asphyxiation due to the blockage of motor ventilation
- Electrocution due to insulation failure in the motor
- Accident due to non stopping of the motor following a control circuit failure
- For the driven machine and the process:,
- Shaft couplings, axles, driving belts, … damaged due to a stalled rotor
- Lost production
- Delayed manufacturing
- For the motor itself:
- Motor windings burnt out due to stalled rotor
- Cost of repair
- Cost of replacement
Therefore, safety of persons and goods, as well as reliability and availability levels, are highly dependant on the selection of protective equipment.
In economic terms, the overall cost of failure must be considered. This cost is increasing with the size of the motor and with the difficulties of access and replacement. Loss of production is a further and evidently important factor.
Specific features of motor performance influence the power supply circuits required for satisfactory operation
A motor power-supply circuit presents certain constraints not normally encountered in other (common) distribution circuits. These are owing to the particular characteristics of motors directly connected to the line, such as:
- High start-up current (see Fig. N74) which is mostly reactive, and can therefore be the cause of important voltage drop
- Number and frequency of start-up operations are generally high
- The high start-up current means that motor overload protective devices must have operating characteristics which avoid tripping during the starting period.
Fig. N74 – Direct on-line starting current characteristics of an induction motor
Pages in this section
- Motor control systems
- Motor protection functions
- Motor monitoring
- Motor starter configurations
- Motor protection coordination
- Basic motor protection scheme: circuit-breaker + contactor + thermal relay
- Control and protection switching gear (CPS)
- Intelligent Power and Motor Control Centre (iPMCC)
- Communication protocols and architectures in iPMCC
