Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software

Induction motors have become essential part in motor-driven machinery industries. However, the inability to regulate the speed of the load can present significant challenges in terms of machinery maintenance and energy consumption. This paper simulates and proposes a solution for the induction motor...

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Main Authors: Hamim, Muhammad Zikri, Salimin, Suriana, Abu Bakar, Afarulrazi
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description Induction motors have become essential part in motor-driven machinery industries. However, the inability to regulate the speed of the load can present significant challenges in terms of machinery maintenance and energy consumption. This paper simulates and proposes a solution for the induction motor speed control which implements an inverter consisting of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system using Matlab software. The aim is to analyze the impact of adding a VFD circuit to a threephase motor system in terms of its starting current and speed. A VFD is highly beneficial for electric motors as it can optimize motor speed based on the specific requirements or desired speed settings. The method involves the uses of power electronic devices such as IGBT components. By controlling the duration of on-off time and the width of the pulse, a desired frequency can be obtained. By varying the frequency of the power supply to the motor, the synchronous speed can be controlled to the required value. Simulation results demonstrate that a circuit with a variable frequency drive (VFD) drastically reduces starting current, effectively minimizing power losses during motor start-up. Comparative analysis reveals that the VFD, the starting current surge to approximately 9A, a significant improvement compared to the 50A spike observed without the VFD. Additionally, the motor speed remains consistent in both scenarios, suggesting that the VFD does not adversely affect the motor's speed, which is 1490 rpm, while maintaining the voltage and current supplied to the load. The findings highlight the benefits of using a VFD in the motor system to improve energy efficiency and minimize power losses during operation.
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spelling my.uthm.eprints-124042025-02-21T07:47:25Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12404/ Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software Hamim, Muhammad Zikri Salimin, Suriana Abu Bakar, Afarulrazi TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Induction motors have become essential part in motor-driven machinery industries. However, the inability to regulate the speed of the load can present significant challenges in terms of machinery maintenance and energy consumption. This paper simulates and proposes a solution for the induction motor speed control which implements an inverter consisting of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system using Matlab software. The aim is to analyze the impact of adding a VFD circuit to a threephase motor system in terms of its starting current and speed. A VFD is highly beneficial for electric motors as it can optimize motor speed based on the specific requirements or desired speed settings. The method involves the uses of power electronic devices such as IGBT components. By controlling the duration of on-off time and the width of the pulse, a desired frequency can be obtained. By varying the frequency of the power supply to the motor, the synchronous speed can be controlled to the required value. Simulation results demonstrate that a circuit with a variable frequency drive (VFD) drastically reduces starting current, effectively minimizing power losses during motor start-up. Comparative analysis reveals that the VFD, the starting current surge to approximately 9A, a significant improvement compared to the 50A spike observed without the VFD. Additionally, the motor speed remains consistent in both scenarios, suggesting that the VFD does not adversely affect the motor's speed, which is 1490 rpm, while maintaining the voltage and current supplied to the load. The findings highlight the benefits of using a VFD in the motor system to improve energy efficiency and minimize power losses during operation. semarak ilmu 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12404/1/J17869_54c113161d8e7b7141e09cfa346ac940.pdf Hamim, Muhammad Zikri and Salimin, Suriana and Abu Bakar, Afarulrazi (2024) Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics, 116 (1). pp. 117-129. ISSN 2289-7895 https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.116.1.117129
spellingShingle TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Hamim, Muhammad Zikri
Salimin, Suriana
Abu Bakar, Afarulrazi
Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software
title Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software
title_full Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software
title_fullStr Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software
title_short Analysis of Variable Frequency Drive for Induction Motor using Matlab Software
title_sort analysis of variable frequency drive for induction motor using matlab software
topic TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
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