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  1. mishlove

    VFD Application - Motor operating temp. + Harmonic Distortion

    Gentlemen, Thanks for all the reponses, most interesting. I will discuss some of them with the company responsible for the total install. I'll try to reply to as many questions as possible. - Ambient: 43^C - VFD Carrier frequency: 5Kz (per cust @ factory default) - Motor nameplate FLA...
  2. mishlove

    VFD Application - Motor operating temp. + Harmonic Distortion

    Application: Centrifugal Pump (Variable Torque) Motor: 200HP 1200RPM (FL RPM = 1185) 3/60/575V 447T TEFC Some history: Motor/Pump operated approx. 4 years without problems with Direct on Line starting and running at full load RPM. Routine motor maintenance and...
  3. mishlove

    starts per hour

    Utilizing Electronic Soft Starting and/or VFD will increase allowable number of stops/start. NEMA is best for small motors. Larger motors consult motor manufacturers. All subject to load WK^.
  4. mishlove

    CAN I OVERRUN THE MOTOR TO HIGHER FREQUNCIES?

    Above the fundemental frquency - 50Hz - the motor looses torque proportionally. ie 50/100 - 0.5 (There comes a point of saturation where the motor will just die and loose any abilty to function) If the pump is a Variable Torque pump the load increase HP(Cubed)and Torque(Squared). Take a...
  5. mishlove

    The number of successive start of motor meaning?

    Motor Thermal Curves (Thermal Damage or Capability Curve)when supplied from motor manufacturers, normally include: Thermal heating constant running: ie Time to reach thermal equalibrium. Thermal cooling constant stopped: ie Time to cool from hot condition. Consecutive start: ? Cold ...
  6. mishlove

    ALERT: VFD Motors Used in Classified Areas

    Shortstub Thanks for the clarification. Out of interest....Does this value relate to Divisions or Zones ? EU (ATEX) or North American. I'm not clear on yr Space Heater comment. Our primary concern would be for surface temp and type of heater. I believe yr alert to be well received...
  7. mishlove

    Heating of motor by using frequency converter

    What type of load: Constant Torque or Variable Torque ? What is the operating speed range: ?Hz to ?hz Are you getting hi current at all speeds ? Is the VFD a regular V/Hz drive ? What is the carrier frequency ? What is the output voltage ?(use a true RMS meter) Is this a new application or...
  8. mishlove

    ALERT: VFD Motors Used in Classified Areas

    Division 2 Class I: Where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases, vapours or liquids are not likely to exist under normal operating conditions. Note: Only hazardous under ABNORMAL conditions. --------------------------------------------------------- Occurance of all items taking place...
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