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Motor Start Theory ME00107A Induction Motors Have Two Prime Functions To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy in order to accelerate the motor and load to operating speed – Starting Function To convert electrical energy into productive work output from the machine – Work Function Motor Performance Motors consist of two major sections – The Stator and the Rotor The stator consists of magnetic poles and stator windings within the frame of the motor.By variation of winding configuration and the contour of the stator laminations , the full load characteristics are determined The motor speed is determined by the number of poles The rotor consists of a cylindrical short-circuited winding around iron laminations The rotor design affects starting performance. The shape, position and material of the rotor bars affect the current drawn and torque produced during motor starting. Motor Performance Full load characteristics are well understood with factors such as motor speed,torque and efficiency being the typical selection criteria. A motor‘s start performance characteristics are usually the least understood but set the limits of what can be achieved with either a full voltage or reduced voltage starter. It is especially important to consider motor start characteristics when seeking to: - Minimise start current - Maximise start torque Typical Motor Data A motor‘s start performance can be identified by examining the motor data sheet. The table details selected performance data for a range of 110kW motors. Sample Of Typical 110kW Motors Motor Speed FLC LRC LRT % FL Torque (rpm) (amps) (%FLC) (%FLT) Ef’ncy @3xFLC A 1470 191 600 263 93 65.8 B 1475 184 600 190 93.5 47.5 C 1475 191 570 150 92 41.6 D 1480 187 660 190 94.5 39.2 E 1470 185 550 120 92 36 F 1470 191 670 150 93 30.1 G 1480 190 780 200 94 29.6 H 1475 182 850 220 93.5 27.4 I 1480 190 670 120 94 24 Start Current The motor performs as a transformer with current induced in the rotor by the flux in the stator. Sample Of Typical 110kW Motors Motor Speed FLC LRC LRT % FL Torque (rpm) (amps) (%FLC) (%FLT) Ef’ncy @3xFLC A 1470 191 600 263 93 65.8 B 1475 184 600 190 93.5 47.5 C 1475 191 570 150 92 41.6 D 1480 187 660 190 94.5 39.2 E 1470 185 550 120 92 36 F 1470 191 670 150 93 30.1 LRC levels vary considerably between motors G 1480 190 780 200 94 29.6 H 1475 182 850 220 93.5 27.4 In the example, Motor H will draw 55% more current at start than Motor E. I 1480 190 670 120 94 24 Maximum motor start current under full voltage start conditions is defined by the motor‘s Locked Rotor Current. (LRC) This is when the rotor is stationary LRC ranges from 550% to 850% Torque-Speed Characteristic The Torque Speed Curve shows how the motor’s torque production varies throughout the different phases of its operation. Starting Torque (LRT) is produced by a motor when it is initially turned on. Starting torque is the amount required to overcome the inertia from standstill. Pull-up Torque is the minimum torque generated by the motor as it accelerates from standstill to operating speed. If the motor’s pullup torque is less than that required by its application load , the motor will overheat and eventually stall. Torque-Speed Characteristic Breakdown Torque – is the greatest amount of torque a motor can attain without stalling. Full Load Torque – is produced by a motor functioning at a rated speed and horsepower. Synchronous speed – is the speed at which no torque is generated by the motor.This only occurs in motors that run while not connected to a load. Start Torque Motor start torque performance is indicated by the motor‘s Locked Rotor Torque (LRT) figure. This is the measured torque with the rotor locked and the rated voltage and frequency applied to the motor.Torque is a product of force and the radius at which it is applied and is measured in Nm. LRT levels vary considerably between motors. In the example, Motor A produces twice as much torque during start as Motor I. Sample Of Typical 110kW Motors Motor Speed FLC LRC LRT % FL Torque (rpm) (amps) (%FLC) (%FLT) Ef’ncy @3xFLC A 1470 191 600 263 93 65.8 B 1475 184 600 190 93.5 47.5 C 1475 191 570 150 92 41.6 D 1480 187 660 190 94.5 39.2 E 1470 185 550 120 92 36 F 1470 191 670 150 93 30.1 G 1480 190 780 200 94 29.6 H 1475 182 850 220 93.5 27.4 I 1480 190 670 120 94 24 LRT ranges from 120% to 263% LRC & LRT Work Together Sample Of Typical 110kW Motors Motor Speed FLC LRC LRT % FL Torque (rpm) (amps) (%FLC) (%FLT) Ef’ncy @3xFLC LRC & LRT must be considered together when determining a motor‘s start performance. The example does this by ranking the motors according to the torque produced at 3 x FLC. A good measure of comparison between motors is to divide the LRT% by the LRC% - the bigger the number, the better the result A 1470 191 600 263 93 65.8 B 1475 184 600 190 93.5 47.5 C 1475 191 570 150 92 41.6 D 1480 187 660 190 94.5 39.2 E 1470 185 550 120 92 36 F 1470 191 670 150 93 30.1 G 1480 190 780 200 94 29.6 H 1475 182 850 220 93.5 27.4 I 1480 190 670 120 94 24 Torque developed at 3 x FLC Reduced Voltage Starting Amplifies Motor Differences Torque is reduced by the square of the current reduction. Eg:- If you halve the current the result will be ¼ motor torque Motors B & G produce almost the same torque at full voltage. Motor B produces 60% more start torque at 3 x FLC. Sample Of Typical 110kW Motors Motor Speed FLC LRC LRT % FL Torque (rpm) (amps) (%FLC) (%FLT) Ef’ncy @3xFLC A 1470 191 600 263 93 65.8 B 1475 184 600 190 93.5 47.5 C 1475 191 570 150 92 41.6 D 1480 187 660 190 94.5 39.2 E 1470 185 550 120 92 36 F 1470 191 670 150 93 30.1 G 1480 190 780 200 94 29.6 H 1475 182 850 220 93.5 27.4 I 1480 190 670 120 94 24 2 How To Calculate Start Torque Start Torque = LRT x 65.8% = 263% x Follow the example and calculate the start torque at 3 x FLC for motors B, C & D. Motor LRC LRT (%FLC) (%FLT) Current ( StartLRC ) ( 2 300% 600% TORQUE @ 3 X FLC A 600 263 65.8 B 600 190 47.5 C 570 150 41.5 D 660 190 39.3 ) Summary Selecting a motor with low Locked Rotor Current (LRC) and high Locked Rotor Torque (LRT) will: - Reduce start current. - Increase start torque. - Reduce soft starter cost. Current gradually falls as motor speed increases. Motor loading affects only the time taken for acceleration, not the magnitude of current which is always LRC. 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Current rises instantaneously to LRC levels. This causes a current transient that can have undesirable effects on the supply. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Full Voltage Starting Typical torque falls from LRT to Pull Out Torque before rising to Breakdown Torque just before full speed. 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Torque rises instantaneously to LRT levels. This causes a torque transient that can be damaging. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Full Voltage Starting 3. Torque transient 4. Torque magnitude Reduced voltage starting attempts to overcome these limitations by applying the voltage gradually. 300 700 250 2600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 0 100 13 100 90 4 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 0 10 0 CURRENT (%) 1. Current transient 2. Current magnitude FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Full Voltage Starting Limitations Direct on Line START Line Contactor Overload % VOLTS 100 80 60 40 20 0 Run Start TIME Reduced Voltage Starters Electromechanical -- Primary Resistance -Auto-transformer - Star/Delta Electronic - Soft Start Primary Resistance RUN CONTACTOR Resistors are connected in series with each phase, between the isolation contactor and the motor. The voltage drop across the resistors results in a reduced voltage applied to the motor, thus reducing start current and torque. M 3~ LINE CONTACTOR START RESISTORS THERMAL OVERLOAD MOTOR Limitations: - Difficult to change resistance - Dissipate a lot of heat - Limited number of starts per hour - Start characteristics change between starts if resistors have not totally cooled - Hard to start high inertia loads FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Set for 4 x FLC start current. 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Primary Resistance Primary Resistance The reduced voltage start time is controlled by a preset timer. If the time is too short, the motor will not have achieved full speed before the resistors are bridged. 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Start voltage is determined by the resistors used. If the resistance is too high there will be insufficient torque to accelerate the motor to full speed. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Set for 3.5 x FLC start current. Run Contactor START Line Contactor Resistors Primary Resistance Overload % VOLTS 100 80 60 40 20 0 Run Start TIME Auto-transformers The Auto-transformer Starter employs an auto-transformer to reduce the voltage during the start period. The transformer has a range of output voltage taps that can be used to set the start voltage. The motor current is reduced by the start voltage reduction, and further reduced by the transformer action resulting in a line current less than the actual motor current. Run Contactor (A) Start Contactor 3 Phase Auto Transformer Thermal Overload (B) Start Contactor M 3~ Limitations: - Limited voltage taps - Limited number of starts per hour - Torque reduced at all speeds - Costly FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) 60% Tap 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Auto-transformers The initial start voltage is set by tap selection, and the start time is controlled by a timer. If the start voltage is too low, or the start time incorrectly set, the transition to full voltage will occur with the motor at less than full speed, resulting in a high current and torque step. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) 50% Tap 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Auto-transformers Autotransformer Star Point Contactor START Transformer Contactor % VOLTS 100 80 60 40 20 0 Line Contactor Overload Run Start TIME Star/Delta The motor is initially connected in star configuration and then, after a preset time, the motor is disconnected from the supply and reconnected in delta configuration. The current and torque in the star configuration are one third of the full voltage current and torque when the motor is connected in delta. Main Contactor Delta Contactor Thermal Overload Motor 3~ Star Contactor Limitations: - No adjustment possible. - Open transition switching between star and delta causes damaging current and torque transients. 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Insufficient torque to accelerate this load in star configuration. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Star/Delta START Star Delta Star Point Contactor Delta Contactor % VOLTS 100 80 60 40 20 0 Line Contactor Overload Run Start TIME Open Transition Switching Occurs when the starter goes through an open circuit stage in the switching sequence. Stage [1] connection to the reduced voltage; [2] disconnect from the reduced voltage (open circuit); [3] connect to the full voltage. Open transition starting causes severe current & torque transients that can be more detrimental to the supply and the mechanical equipment than full voltage starting. When the motor is spinning and then disconnected from the supply, it acts as a generator. Output voltage can be the same amplitude as the supply. At the time of reclose there can still be significant voltage present at the motor terminals. Voltage generated by the motor at the instant of reclose may be equal to the supply voltage but exactly out of phase. This equates to reclosing with twice the supply voltage on the motor. The result is a current of twice locked rotor current and a torque transient of four times locked rotor torque. Trigger circuit Phase Angle Control A N Reduced Voltage Starting T ST ( = LRT x I 2 ST LRC ) Current can only be reduced to the point where the torque output from the motor exceeds the torque required by the load. 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Reduces start torque by the square of the current reduction. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Reduces start current. Below this speed the current will step through to almost LRC levels thus removing any benefit from the reduced voltage starter. FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) To be effective, a reduced voltage starter must allow the motor to accelerate to around 90% speed before applying full voltage. Small Reduction at 50% speed 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) Reduced Voltage Starting Large Reduction at 95% speed Soft Starter Soft Starters control the voltage applied to the motor by the use of solid state AC switches (SCRs) in series with the supply to the motor. M 3~ Contactor AC Switches Overload Motor 300 700 250 600 500 200 400 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 100 90 0 80 70 60 50 40 SLIP (%) 30 20 10 0 CURRENT (%) - Minimum possible start current - No current steps - No torque steps - Good start torque characteristics FULL LOAD TORQUE (%) Soft Starter Soft Starting START % VOLTS 100 80 60 40 20 0 Run Start TIME Summary Motor characteristics set the limits of what can be achieved with a soft starter. Pay special attention to motor characteristics when: - it is important to minimise start current - it is important to maximise start torque - dealing with large motors (200kW +) Summary Soft start is technically the best reduced voltage starting system. Star/Delta starting is the cheapest and most commonly employed reduced voltage starting system. However its performance characteristics are damaging. Why Use Soft Starters Because; they reduce electrical and mechanical stresses beyond the capabilities of electro-mechanical reduced voltage starters. This further reduces machine downtime, increasing plant productivity. Note however, that the level of performance is dependant upon the design of the soft starter and functionality it offers.