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Figure 1: Sizing Three Stage Breaking Action & Effect on Current Consumption
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Figure 2 & 3 below are live data from a UK site in 2013. The Sizer, in this case, was a 750
series Sizer, driven by a 160kW induction motor (281 Amps full load current) and started by
a direct on line (DOL) system. The voltage on the site was 415 VAC. The figures capture
the current (Amps) consumption for 30 minutes of the Sizer operation. Starting current was
in the region of 2798 Amps. However, the utilisation of a Voith fluid coupling and its soft
starting characteristics means that high starting torque from the motor is not actually
required. In fact, the full load torque of the motor is sufficient in starting the entire drivetrain.
Figure 3 is a zoom out caption of figure 2, highlighting normal running characteristics of the
Sizer. Although the full load current of the motor is 281 A, when the phenomenon as
described in figure 1 occurs, current demanded can be seen to rise to over 1050Amps
(duration 1.5 seconds). This is normal as the motor slows down in speed to generate more
torque at its break down torque region.
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Figure 3: Zoomed Out Current Consumption of a 160kW Motor/750 Sizer
Regards
Prame Siva CEng
Electrical Engineer
MMD Design and Consultancy Ltd
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