VFD Operation

In an induction motor is a voltage that on severalproportional to the torque generated and the voltage
(connected up to about 6 times basis) of its ratedat the motor is directly proportional to the actual speed,
current. Since the charge is accelerated, the availablewhile the network side, the voltage is constant, the
torque drops usually rises a little, then a maximum,mains current is directly proportional to the load on the
while the current remains high until the motor reachesengine , which the user interface or CN C, where N is
full speed.the torque and speed (taking into account the losses
In contrast, if a VFD starts a motor, applies a first lowwill be neglected so that in this discussion.)
frequency and voltage to the motor. The frequency is(A) n is the network (network) and for m motor (2) C
from 2 Hz or less. This will avoid such a low frequencyshows the torque [Nm], the voltage U [V], that A] and
of the high inrush current, that occurs when the engineN [for the speed [rad / s] we neglect the losses at the
simply by applying the utility (mains) voltage started bymoment: Un.In Um.Im = (not draw the same grid and
turning a switch. After starting the VFD, and increasesthe motor) Um.Im Cm.Nm = (= motor mechanical
the frequency of the applied voltage at a controlledpower from the electric motor) In view of the United
rate or be strengthened to accelerate the load withoutNations a constant voltage (will) concluded : In Cm.Nm
drawing too much power. This method usually begin to= / UN line that is in progress (network) is in direct
develop an engine to 150% of rated torque, while theproportion to engine power.
VFD is income of less than 50% of the rated currentWith a VFD, the shutdown is just the opposite, that the
of the power system in the low speed range. A VFDboot sequence. The frequency and the voltage at the
can be adjusted in order to produce a claim to 150%motor is increased at a controlled rate. If the frequency
torque from standstill to full speed.tends to zero, the motor stops. A small amount of
Note however that the engine cooling is generally notbraking torque available to slow the load a little faster
good at slow speed. He works at low speeds, eventhan if it stops the engine was turned off and just let
with nominal torque over long periods is not possiblethe others. additional braking torque can be obtained
due to overheating of the engine. If continuouscontrolled by a transistor) by the addition of a brake
operation at high torque at low speeds requirescircuit (resistance in order to dissipate the braking
external fan is required. Please check with theenergy. With recifiers four quadrants (Active Front
manufacturer of the engine and / or VFD.  In principle,End), the VFD is to stop the burden of applying a pair
the current in the side of the motor is directlyof reverse and back to the mains.