new MV drive on old motors
new MV drive on old motors
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I am working on a project installing a Medium Voltage drive an old induction motor (4160V, 2000HP). I am interested in hearing peoples thoughts on the different drive technologies and manufactures out there. For instance, ABB offers a standard PWM inverter at 4160V, 2000HP with an sine wave filter on the inverter output. Toshiba offers a multi-step PWM inverter at 4160V, 2000HP.
Which of these drives or others are easier on the motors as far as dv/dt at the motor terminals? Are there other manufacturers or technologies that are better? Any other thoughts on the subject?
Thanks for the responses.
Which of these drives or others are easier on the motors as far as dv/dt at the motor terminals? Are there other manufacturers or technologies that are better? Any other thoughts on the subject?
Thanks for the responses.





RE: new MV drive on old motors
I would say that anything with a sine filter in it is preferred before steep waveforms. Even if those steps are reduced in height. The main problem with old motors is ozone production in voids between winding and stator slot walls. The PWM waveforms produce a lot more ozone than a soft waveform does and ozone destroys insulation over the years.
The problem is that it is difficult to predict what will happen. If the drive isn't very critical (but most drives that size usually are) and there is a big cost difference in favour of it - then I might go for a multi-level inverter.
But I would definitely seek advice before doing that. Like you have done here.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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RE: new MV drive on old motors
ABB drive has a SINE wave filter on the output of the inverter.
So I am gathering that dv/dt filters don't get rid of as much of the voltage harmonics as a SINE filter. Can anyone expand on this? Any more about the comparison of the above technologies?
Thanks.
RE: new MV drive on old motors
- ABB
- GE
- Rockwell
- Siemens - Robicon
- Toshiba
I think these days all have common mode volage elimination that allow these MV drives to be used on any MV motor
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My mistake. Thanks for the info macmckim1
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RE: new MV drive on old motors
I have heard that ABB's customer service is not very responsive. Any seconds? Any other comments about customer service?
Any other comments regarding MV drive selection?
Thanks.
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Why don't they offer the IGCT technology at lower sizes?
I was under the impression that IGCTs were easier (less dv/dt) on motors than the IGBTs due to the slower rise time of the output transitors. Is this true?