SOFT STARTER

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THIS GROUP CONSISITS OF
1) THAKKAR DHARA C.-120220109003
2) PATEL CHINTANKUMAR M.-120220109027
3) CHAUDHARI PAYAL K.-120220109048
4) LAXMI SINGH-120220109062
Topics to be discussed in next 10 mins:-
 How does it looks like?
 Defination
 Working principle
 In side delta circuit
 Selection between Soft starter or VFD
 DSP based soft starter
 Comparison
 Benefits
 Applications
How does it look like
Defination

 It is a device used with AC electrical motors to

temporarily reduce load and torque in the power train by
reducing current and voltage.
Function of Induction Motor
 To Accelerate itself and its load to full speed
 To maintain the load at full speed efficiently and Effectively
over the full range of loading
Electrical Effect
 The electrical impact of large starting current can be serve enough to
cause.
 Large voltage dips
 Supply voltage Drops :- Affect entire Operation
 Baring of Switching contacts
 Increased line losses
 Risk of Exceeding maximum demand
What is the requirement of starter

 IT IS DUE TO THE EXTREME LIMITS CAUSED IN A MOTOR.

 Start/stop motor without considerable effect on other Apparatus.
Working
How does soft starter work ?
 An algorithm controlling three pairs of back to back SCRs are used to
start and stop the motor.
 The back to back orientation of the SCRs allows the ac voltage to be
controlled by changing the firing angle every half cycle.
 Voltage is limited to provided current limit starts.
 In Side Delta Circuit in Soft Starter
 The standard connection of the
electronic starter is used is 3 wire. An
alternative connection is 6 wire or
inside delta connection.
 In-line soft starter all three phase are
directly connected in series with
device. Like overload relay and
contactor
 In side delta circuit soft starter,
Connected device (SCR) are inside
delta Circuit But do not have To be in
line With Starter.
Benefits of In-side Delta Circuit
 Major Advantage is The
current in SCR 58% than it
would be for the same
motor connected in 3 wire.
 Possible reduction in size
of starter required
 Cost reduction
 Reduced motor Cable size
Selection Between Soft Starter and Variable
Frequency Drive
According to:-
1) Application(Speed in running Condition)
2) Function provision
3) Efficiency
4) Heating effect at starting and running condition
5) Harmonic Content
6) Physical Size
7) Maintenances
8) Cost
Digital signal processing Based Soft Starter
Necessity:- Load
Failure or improve
starting torque,
Motor Start with
full load
PRINCIPLE:- Control
Variable voltage
and Variable
frequency
DSP BASED SOFT STARTER BY SIEMENS
 Three Basic methods for starting fixed
speed 3 phase motor
1) Full Voltage Starting [DOL]
2) Specific Reduced Voltage Starting [Star-delta starter]
3) Variable Reduced Voltage Starting [Soft starter]
4) Part Winding starting [Auto Transformer]
Comparison
Benefits
 Soft start and soft stop
 Reduced current peaks
 Avoidance of line voltage fluctuations during start-up
 Reduced load on the power supply system
 Reduced mechanical load in the drive
 Considerable space savings
 Reduced wiring compared to other starters
 Maintenance free switching
 Ease of handling
 Perfectly matched with SIRIUS devices for the control cabinet
 Applications
 In Pump applications – a soft start can avoid pressure surges.
 In Conveyor belt systems – smooth start avoids jerk and stress on drive
components.
 Fans or other systems with belt drives – start slowly to avoid belt slipping.
 In electrical R/C helicopters – soft start allows the rotor blades to spool-up
in smooth and controlled manner.
 In all systems- limits the inrush current and so improves stability of the
power supply and reduces transient voltage drops that may affect other
loads.