Title: To Study the Fundamentals & Block diagram of drives

Theory:

Fig.1

Block diagram of an electric drive as given in fig.1

1. Source: It is either d.c. or a.c. supply.
2. Power modulator: It performs the following function :
It converts electrical energy received from the source in the form suitable to
the motor i.e. if the source is d.c. and an induction motor is to be employed
then it converts d.c. into a variable frequency a.c.
It selects the mode of operation of motor i.e. motoring or braking.
3. Load: is usually a machinery designed to perform a given operation i.e. fans, machine
tools, domestic appliances, trains, pumps etc.
4. Motors: motors commonly used in electrical drives are DC motors-shunt, series,
compound and permanent magnet. Induction motor-squirrel cage and wound rotor;
synchronous motor-wound field and permanent magnet; Brushless dc motors; stepper
motors; and switched reluctance motors.
5. Sensing unit: It is employed for sensing the drive parameters such as speed, motor
current etc. which may be required for protection purpose or for closed loop
operations. These signals are fed to control unit.
6. Control unit: It control the power modulator besides generating commands for the
protection of motor and power modulator. It usually operates at much lower voltage
and power levels.