Overview

• The Lab-Volt Vector-Control Drive Converter (Model 9013) is a compact Flux Vector Control Inverter designed to be used with the Power Supply (Model 8821), the Four-Pole Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor, the Prime Mover / Dynamometer (Model 8960), and the Data Acquisition Interface (Model 9062).

Topic Coverage

• Introduction to Vector-Control Drive Converters
  • Familiarization
  • Vector Drive Operation

   

  AC-to-DC Conversion Fundamentals
  • Half-Wave and Full-Wave Single-Phase Rectifiers
  • Three-Phase Bridge Rectifier Operation
  • Line Current Harmonics and Power Factor

   

  DC-to-AC Conversion Fundamentals
  • Three-Phase PWM Inverters
  • Frequency and Voltage Control Using PWM
  • Motor Voltage Waveforms

   

  Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor Characteristics
  • Equivalent Circuit of the Induction Motor
  • Effect of the Frequency at No-Load Operation
  • Effect of the Load at Various Frequencies

   

  Constant Flux Operation Using PWM Inverters
  • Torque Boost Operation
  • Automatic Flux Regulation with Vector Control