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Lecture 6a - VVVF IM Speed Control

This document discusses variable voltage/variable frequency (VVVF) speed control of induction motors. It explains that induction motor speed can be controlled by varying the supply frequency, but the voltage must also be varied proportionally to maintain the flux. This has the effect of shifting the torque-speed curve along the speed axis while retaining its shape. As a result, induction motor torque remains the same at the same slip speed, regardless of operating frequency. VVVF control allows speed variation from 10-150% of rated speed.

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Lecture 6a - VVVF IM Speed Control

This document discusses variable voltage/variable frequency (VVVF) speed control of induction motors. It explains that induction motor speed can be controlled by varying the supply frequency, but the voltage must also be varied proportionally to maintain the flux. This has the effect of shifting the torque-speed curve along the speed axis while retaining its shape. As a result, induction motor torque remains the same at the same slip speed, regardless of operating frequency. VVVF control allows speed variation from 10-150% of rated speed.

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MMME2104

Design & Selection of Mining Equipment


Electrical Component

Variable Voltage /
Variable Frequency
Induction Motor Speed Control
Lecture 6a
9 October 2003

Induction Motors: Torque/Speed Curve


Induction motors run near synchronous speed

Speed Control of Induction Motors


Recall the equation for synchronous speed:
Ns = 120 f / p
Therefore, to control the speed of an induction
motor, we can control the frequency of the
supply. Changing the frequency changes the
nominal speed of the machine.

Speed Control of Induction Motors


However, we also want to keep the flux () in the
machine at the design value. Recall the flux
linking equation:
V = 4.44 N f
Clearly, is proportional to V / f. Therefore, as we
vary the frequency, we must also vary the
voltage in proportion. (Volts per Hertz Rule)

Speed Control of Induction Motors


The effect of VVVF speed control is to retain the
shape of the torque-speed curve, but shift it
along the speed axis.

Speed Control of Induction Motors


For VVVF control, because the shape of the
torque-speed curve is the same at all
frequencies, it follows that the torque of an
induction motor is the same whenever the
slip speed (rpm) is the same.
Slip speed = Synchronous Speed Actual Speed

Speed Control of Induction Motors


With VVVF control, the speed range possible is from
about 10% to 150% of rated speed.
Below 10% of rated speed, the volts per hertz ratio has
to be progressively increased to compensate for the IR
drop in the stator. This is because at very low
frequencies the stator resistance dominates the
magnetising reactance (= 2 f L).
Above rated the speed is limited by centrifugal forces on
the rotor.

Speed Control of Induction Motors


To implement VVVF control we need a
VVVF AC supply
A supply of this nature is realised with
power electronics

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