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Electric Motors

Electric Motors

Introduction Types of electric motors Assessment of electric motors Energy efficiency opportunities

Introduction

What is an Electric Motor? Electromechanical device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy Mechanical energy used to e.g. Rotate pump impeller, fan, blower Drive compressors Lift materials Motors in industry: 70% of electrical load is accounted by motors only. That is why electric motors are termed as Work Horse in an industry.

Introduction
How Does an Electric Motor Work?
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Introduction Three types of Motor Load

Motor loads Description Examples

Constant Output power varies Conveyors, rotary torque loads but torque is constant kilns, constantdisplacement pumps Variable Torque varies with torque loads square of operation speed Constant Torque changes power loads inversely with speed Centrifugal pumps, fans Machine tools

Three types of Motor Load

In understanding a motor it is important to understand what a motor load means. Load refers to the torque output and corresponding speed required. Loads can generally be categorized into three groups: Constant torque loads are those for which the output power requirement may vary with the speed of operation but the torque does not vary. Conveyors, rotary kilns, and constantdisplacement pumps are typical examples of constant torque loads. 6

Three types of Motor Load

Variable torque loads are those for which the torque required varies with the speed of operation. Centrifugal pumps and fans are typical examples of variable torque loads (torque varies as the square of the speed). Constant power loads are those for which the torque requirements typically change inversely with speed. Machine tools are a typical example of a constant power load

Electric Motors

Introduction Types of electric motors Assessment of electric motors Energy efficiency opportunities

Type of Electric Motors

Classification of Motors
Motors are categorized in a number of types based on the input supply, construction and principle of operation. We will start at looking at various forms of the DC motor such as shunt and series, followed by the AC motors including synchronous and induction motors.

Electric Motors

Alternating Current (AC) Motors

Direct Current (DC) Motors

Synchronous

Induction

Separately Excited

Self Excited

Single-Phase

Three-Phase

Series

Compound

Shunt

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DC Motors Components
Field pole
North pole and south pole Receive electricity to form magnetic field

Armature
Cylinder between the poles Electromagnet when current goes through Linked to drive shaft to drive the load

Commutator
Overturns current direction in armature

Type of Electric Motors

Direct-Current motors, as the name implies, use a directunidirectional current. A DC motor is shown in the figure and has three main components: Field pole. Simply put, the interaction of two magnetic fields causes the rotation in a DC motor. The DC motor has field poles that are stationary and an armature that turns on bearings in the space between the field poles. A simple DC motor has two field poles: a north pole and a south pole. The magnetic lines of force extend across the opening between the poles from north to south. For larger or more complex motors there are one or more electromagnets. These electromagnets receive electricity from an outside power source and serve as the field 11 structure.

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Armature. When current goes through the armature, it becomes an electromagnet. The armature, cylindrical in shape, is linked to a drive shaft in order to drive the load. For the case of a small DC motor, the armature rotates in the magnetic field established by the poles, until the north and south poles of the magnets change location with respect to the armature. Once this happens, the current is reversed to switch the south and north poles of the armature. Commutator. This component is found mainly in DC motors. Its purpose is to overturn the direction of the electric current in the armature. The commutator also aids in the transmission of current between the armature 12 and the power source.

Type of Electric Motors DC motors

The main advantage of DC motors is speed control, which does not affect the quality of power supply. It can be controlled by adjusting: the armature voltage increasing the armature voltage will increase the speed the field current reducing the field current will increase the speed.

DC motors are available in a wide range of sizes, but their use is generally restricted to a few low speed, lowto-medium power applications like machine tools and rolling mills because of problems with mechanical commutation at large sizes. Also, they are restricted for use only in clean, non-hazardous areas because of the
risk of sparking at the brushes.

Expensive compared to AC motors

Type of Electric Motors

DC motors
Relationship between speed, field flux and armature voltage
Back electromagnetic force: E = KN Torque: T = K Ia
E = electromagnetic force developed at armature terminal (volt) = field flux which is directly proportional to field current N = speed in RPM (revolutions per minute) T = electromagnetic torque Ia = armature current K = an equation constant

Type of Electric Motors DC motors

Separately excited DC motor: field current
supplied from a separate force

Self-excited DC motor: shunt motor

Speed constant independent of load up to certain torque Field winding parallel with armature winding Current = field current + armature current

Speed control: insert resistance in armature or field current

Type of Electric Motors

DC motors
Self-excited DC motor: series motor
Suited for high starting torque: cranes, hoists Speed restricted to 5000 RPM Avoid running with no load: speed uncontrolled

Field winding in series with armature winding Field current = armature current

Type of Electric Motors

DC motors
DC compound motor
Suited for high starting torque if high % compounding: cranes, hoists Good torque and stable speed

Field winding in series and parallel with armature winding

Higher % compound in series = high starting torque

Type of Electric Motors Classification of Motors

Electric Motors

Alternating Current (AC) Motors

Direct Current (DC) Motors

Synchronous

Induction

Separately Excited

Self Excited

Single-Phase

Three-Phase

Series

Compound

Shunt

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors
Electrical current reverses direction

Two parts: stator and rotor

Stator: stationary electrical component Rotor: rotates the motor shaft

Speed difficult to control

Two types
Synchronous motor Induction motor

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AC Motors Synchronous motor
Constant speed fixed by system frequency DC for excitation and low starting torque: suited for low load applications

Can improve power factor: suited for high electricity use systems
Synchronous speed (Ns):
Ns = 120 f / P
F = supply frequency P = number of poles

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors Induction motor
Most common motors in industry
Advantages:
Simple design

Inexpensive
High power to weight ratio Easy to maintain

Direct connection to AC power source

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors Induction motor
Components Rotor
Squirrel cage: conducting bars in parallel slots

Wound rotor: has a 3-phase, doublelayer, distributed winding

Stator
Made up of a no. of Stampings with slots to carry 3phase windings

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors Induction motor
How induction motors work
Electricity is supplied to stator cause Magnetic field to be generated that moves around rotor Current is induced in the rotor
Electromagnetics

Rotor produces second magnetic field that opposes stator magnetic field Rotor begins to rotate

Rotor Stator

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors Induction motor
Single-phase induction motor
One stator winding
Single-phase power supply Squirrel cage rotor Require device to start motor 3 to 4 HP applications Household appliances: fans, washing machines, dryers

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors Induction motor
Three-phase induction motor
Three-phase supply produces magnetic field Squirrel cage or wound rotor

Self-starting
High power capabilities 1/3 to hundreds HP applications: pumps, compressors, conveyor belts, grinders 70% of motors in industry!

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AC Motors Induction motor
Speed and slip Motor never runs at synchronous speed but lower base speed Difference is slip Install slip ring to avoid this Calculate % slip:
% Slip = Ns Nb x 100 Ns
Ns = synchronous speed in RPM Nb = base speed in RPM

Type of Electric Motors

AC Motors Induction motor
Relationship load, speed and torque
At start: high current and low pull-up torque

At 80% of full speed: highest pullout torque and current drops

At full speed: torque and stator current are zero

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Introduction Types of electric motors Assessment of electric motors Energy efficiency opportunities

Assessment of Electric Motors Efficiency of Electric Motors

Motors loose energy when serving a load Fixed loss Rotor loss Stator loss Friction and rewinding Stray load loss

Assessment of Electric Motors Efficiency of Electric Motors

Factors that influence efficiency Age Capacity Speed Type Temperature Rewinding Load

Assessment of Electric Motors

Efficiency of Electric Motors
Motor part load efficiency
Designed for 50-100% load Most efficient at 75% load

Rapid drop below 50% load

Assessment of Electric Motors Motor Load

Motor load is indicator of efficiency
Equation to determine load:
Load = (Pi x ) /(HP x 0.7457)

HP Load Pi

= Motor operating efficiency in % = Nameplate rated horse power = Output power as a % of rated power = Three phase power in kW

Assessment of Electric Motors

Motor Load
Three methods for individual motors

Input power measurement

Ratio input power and rated power at 100% loading

Line current measurement

Compare measured amperage with rated amperage

Slip method
Compare slip at operation with slip at full load

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Motor Load
Input power measurement
Three steps for three-phase motors
Step 1. Determine the input power:
Pi V I PF = Three Phase power in kW = RMS Voltage, mean line to line of 3 Phases = RMS Current, mean of 3 phases = Power factor as Decimal

V x I x PF x 3 Pi 1000

Assessment of Electric Motors Motor Load

Input power measurement
Step 2. Determine the rated power:
Pr hp r = Input Power at Full Rated load in kW = Name plate Rated Horse Power = Efficiency at Full Rated Load

Pr hp x

0.7457

Step 3. Determine the percentage load:

Pi Load x 100 % Pr

Load = Output Power as a % of Rated Power Pi = Measured Three Phase power in kW Pr = Input Power at Full Rated load in kW

Assessment of Electric Motors

Motor Load
Result
1. Significantly oversized and underloaded 2. Moderately oversized and underloaded 3. Properly sized but standard efficiency

Action
Replace with more efficient, properly sized models Replace with more efficient, properly sized models when they fail Replace most of these with energy-efficient models when they fail

III Electric Motors

Introduction Types of electric motors Assessment of electric motors Energy efficiency opportunities

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

1. Use energy efficient motors 2. Reduce under-loading (and avoid over-sized motors) 3. Size to variable load 4. Improve power quality 5. Rewinding 6. Power factor correction by capacitors 7. Improve maintenance 8. Speed control of induction motor

Energy Efficiency Opportunities Use Energy Efficient Motors

Reduce intrinsic motor losses
Efficiency 3-7% higher Wide range of ratings More expensive but rapid payback

Best to replace when existing motors fail

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

Use Energy Efficient Motors
Power Loss Area
1. Fixed loss (iron)

Efficiency Improvement
Use of thinner gauge, lower loss core steel reduces eddy current losses. Longer core adds more steel to the design, which reduces losses due to lower operating flux densities. Use of more copper & larger conductors increases cross sectional area of stator windings. This lower resistance (R) of the windings & reduces losses due to current flow (I) Use of larger rotor conductor bars increases size of cross section, lowering conductor resistance (R) & losses due to current flow (I) Use of low loss fan design reduces losses due to air movement Use of optimized design & strict quality control procedures minimizes stray load losses

2. Stator I2R

3 Rotor I2R

4 Friction & Winding 5. Stray Load Loss

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

2. Reduce Under-loading
Reasons for under-loading
Large safety factor when selecting motor Under-utilization of equipment Maintain outputs at desired level even at low input voltages High starting torque is required

Consequences of under-loading
Increased motor losses Reduced motor efficiency Reduced power factor

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

2. Reduce Under-loading
Replace with smaller motor
If motor operates at <50% Not if motor operates at 60-70%

Operate in star mode

If motors consistently operate at <40% Inexpensive and effective Motor electrically downsized by wire reconfiguration Motor speed and voltage reduction but unchanged performance

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

3. Sizing to Variable Load
Motors have service factor of 15% above rated load

Motor selection based on

anticipated load: expensive and risk X Highest of under-loading lower than highest load: occasional Slightly overloading for short periods

But avoid risk of overheating due to

Extreme load changes Frequent / long periods of overloading Inability of motor to cool down

Energy Efficiency Opportunities 4. Improve Power Quality

Motor performance affected by
Poor power quality: too high fluctuations in voltage and frequency

Voltage unbalance: unequal voltages to three phases of motor

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Voltage unbalance (%)

Unbalance (%) in current

0.30
0.4 0

2.30
17.7 30

5.40
40.0 40

Temperature increase

Energy Efficiency Opportunities 4. Improve Power Quality

Keep voltage unbalance within 1% Balance single phase loads equally among three phases Segregate single phase loads and feed them into separate line/transformer

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

5. Rewinding
Rewinding: sometimes 50% of motors Can reduce motor efficiency Maintain efficiency after rewinding by
Using qualified/certified firm

Maintain original motor design

Replace 40HP, >15 year old motors instead of rewinding

Buy new motor if costs are less than 50-65% of rewinding costs

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

6. Improve Power Factor (PF)
Use capacitors for induction motors Benefits of improved PF
Reduced kVA Reduced losses

Improved voltage regulation

Increased efficiency of plant electrical system

Capacitor size not >90% of no-load kVAR of motor

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

7. Maintenance
Checklist to maintain motor efficiency
Inspect motors regularly for wear, dirt/dust
Checking motor loads for over/under loading Lubricate appropriately

Check alignment of motor and equipment

Ensure supply wiring and terminal box and properly sized and installed Provide adequate ventilation

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

8. Speed Control of Induction Motor
Multi-speed motors
Limited speed control: 2 4 fixed speeds

Wound rotor motor drives

Specifically constructed motor

Variable resistors to control torque performance

>300 HP most common

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

8. Speed Control of Induction Motor
Variable speed drives (VSDs)
Also called inverters Several kW to 750 kW Change speed of induction motors

Can be installed in existing system

Reduce electricity by >50% in fans and pumps Convert 50Hz incoming power to variable frequency and voltage: change speed Three types: current source, variable voltage

Energy Efficiency Opportunities

8. Speed Control of Induction Motor
Direct Current Drives
Oldest form of electrical speed control Consists of
DC motor: field windings and armature Controller: regulates DC voltage to armature that controls motor speed Tacho-generator: gives feedback signal to controlled