Transient Analysis and Modelling of Sixphase Asynchronous Machine
Akpama Eko James,
Linus Anih,
Ogbonnaya Okoro
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2015
Pages:
77-83
Received:
Oct. 11, 2015
Accepted:
Oct. 24, 2015
Published:
Nov. 03, 2015
Abstract: Multiphase Induction machine offers numerous advantages compared to the conventional three phase induction machine. Among the different types, the six-phase induction machine is most common, due to the flexibility in converting a three phase to six phase. By splitting the phase belt of a three phase induction machine, a six-phase induction machine is realized. The areas of application of multiphase (>3) machines are enormous, mostly where reliability is paramount. This paper presents the analysis, modeling and simulation of a 5Hp, 50HZ, 4 pole, 24 slots asymmetrical six-phase induction machine for submarine application. With the help of MATLAB software, the models developed are simulated and results in the form of computer traces of the dynamic performance of the machine at start-up are presented and discussed. This investigation shows that the replacement of three phase with a six phase machine is both technically and economically advantageous.
Abstract: Multiphase Induction machine offers numerous advantages compared to the conventional three phase induction machine. Among the different types, the six-phase induction machine is most common, due to the flexibility in converting a three phase to six phase. By splitting the phase belt of a three phase induction machine, a six-phase induction machine ...
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Development of Prototype Protection Setup for Standalone Solar Power System
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2015
Pages:
100-105
Received:
Sep. 15, 2015
Accepted:
Dec. 11, 2015
Published:
Dec. 30, 2015
Abstract: This paper presents development of an electrical protection scheme using Arduino microcontroller for a prototype solar power system. First, literature review is carried out on numerical relays for the protection scheme having solar panel output of 12V DC, which is then converted into 220V AC power output using an inverter. Specifically two types of faults are demonstrated neglecting the fault impedance: (i) Over Current fault; (ii) Differential Overcurrent fault. Subsequently, as per the magnitude of the fault current, an Inverse-Definite Time (IDMT) characteristics are studied to pre-set the operational features of a relay. Afterwords, the relay signals are programmed using an Arduino Microcontroller. The proposed setup consists of 115V/15V transformer; 50W variable rheostat; electro-mechanical relay and low burden electronic current sensors (ACS712) to measure fault current. Then 220V AC auto-transformer is used to tap the voltage to a level of 115V as per the opted transformer. The work identifies the difference between the magnitudes of input-output of currents of a transformer and if magnitude is more than the pre-set value in AC section, finally a tripping signal will operate to disconnect the abnormal part. Further, setting of differential relay is investigated to find the efficient operation of the solar power system. Then validation of prototype model is done by creating an intentional fault using variable rheostat as load. This work investigates efficiently to obtain accurate results on both internal and external faults. In total the proposed scheme consumes less power, which is suitable to develop a prototype protection scheme.
Abstract: This paper presents development of an electrical protection scheme using Arduino microcontroller for a prototype solar power system. First, literature review is carried out on numerical relays for the protection scheme having solar panel output of 12V DC, which is then converted into 220V AC power output using an inverter. Specifically two types of...
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