
Inverter Duty Transformer
Started by chaterpilar, Mar 08 2008 11:15 AM
3 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 08 March 2008 - 11:15 AM
Hi !!,
We have a project to make a VFD based panel for a 2080 volts 60hz 250 hp submersible pump ( 300 metres deep).
The vendor is proposing a 380 volts VFD of rated capacity and a inverter duty Autotransformer to stepup the output of drive to 2080 volts.
I find it a bit odd, to put a stepup Auto-transformer in between the drive and the motor.
I recommended a 2080 volts rated VSd and to put the transformer on the line side.
The available supply is 380 volts 60 hz.
Is it Ok to put a Auto-transformer at the output of drive?
Any thoughts?
#2
Posted 08 March 2008 - 06:49 PM
Hello Chaterpilar
Yes, a motor is just a rotating transformer and this is done frequently.
The only issue is if the drive was a sensorless vector, it may get confused. You are best to operate in V/F mode.
I would work on the suppliers recommendations to ensure that there are no incompatibility issues.
Best regards,
Yes, a motor is just a rotating transformer and this is done frequently.
The only issue is if the drive was a sensorless vector, it may get confused. You are best to operate in V/F mode.
I would work on the suppliers recommendations to ensure that there are no incompatibility issues.
Best regards,
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#3
Posted 09 March 2008 - 03:18 AM
Thanks Marke for your input.

#4
Posted 21 March 2008 - 06:42 AM
If at all you decide to install a transformer , Take care of its K rating for sufficient harmonics withstand capablity.
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