PWM AC chopper control of single-phase induction motor for variable-speed fan application

Deniz Yildirim*, Murat Bilgic

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Abstract

This work presents a variable speed control method for fan applications. A pulse-width-modulated (PWM) AC chopper changes the effective value of the supply voltage applied to a single-phase induction motor. This variable supply voltage gives the ability to control the speed of the motor. Harmonics generated by the speed control unit are filtered by an input filter according to EN 61000-3-2 limits for harmonic current emissions standards. Experimental results on a 230V, 210W in-line centrifugal fan for exhaust ventilation application shows that PWM AC chopper is simple and cost effective control method compared to other methods in terms of simplicity and input harmonic content.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 34th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2008
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1337-1342
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781424417667
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event34th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2008 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 10 Nov 200813 Nov 2008

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)

Conference

Conference34th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period10/11/0813/11/08

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