Efficiency; Acoustic Noise; Du/Dt Conditions - Danfoss VLT FC 360 Design Manual

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6.4 Efficiency

Efficiency of the frequency converter (η
The load on the frequency converter has little effect on its
efficiency. In general, the efficiency is the same at the
rated motor frequency f
100% of the rated shaft torque or only 75%, i.e. in case of
part loads.
This also means that the efficiency of the frequency
converter does not change even if other U/f characteristics
are chosen.
However, the U/f characteristics influence the efficiency of
the motor.
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The efficiency declines a little when the switching
frequency is set to a value above default value. The
efficiency will also be slightly reduced if the mains voltage
is 480 V, or if the motor cable is longer than 30 m.
Frequency converter efficiency calculation
Calculate the efficiency of the frequency converter at
different loads based on Illustration 6.2. The factor in this
graph must be multiplied with the specific efficiency factor
listed in the specification tables:
1.01
1.0
0.99
0.98
0.97
0.96
0.95
0.94
0.93
0.92
0%
100% load
Illustration 6.2 Typical Efficiency Curves
Efficiency of the motor (η
The efficiency of a motor connected to the frequency
converter depends on magnetizing level. In general, the
efficiency is just as good as with mains operation. The
efficiency of the motor depends on the type of motor.
In the range of 75-100% of the rated torque, the efficiency
of the motor is practically constant, both when it is
controlled by the frequency converter and when it runs
directly on mains.
In small motors, the influence from the U/f characteristic
on efficiency is marginal. However, in motors from 11 kW
and up, the advantages are significant.
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In general, the switching frequency does not affect the
efficiency of small motors. Motors from 11 kW and up have
their efficiency improved (1-2%). This is because the sine
shape of the motor current is almost perfect at high
switching frequency.
Efficiency of the system (η
To calculate the system efficiency, the efficiency of the
frequency converter (η
the motor (η
η = η
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6.5 Acoustic Noise

The acoustic noise from the frequency converter comes
from three sources:
1. DC intermediate circuit coils.
2. Integral fan.
3. RFI filter choke.
The typical values measured at a distance of 1 m from the
unit:
Frame size
J1 (0.37-2.2 kW)
J2 (3.0-5.5 kW)
J3 (7.5 kW)
J4 (11-15 kW)
J5 (18.5-22 kW)
Table 6.6 Typical Measured Values

6.6 dU/dt Conditions

200%
When a transistor in the inverter bridge switches, the
25% load
voltage across the motor increases by a dU/dt ratio
depending on:
•
the motor cable (type, cross-section, length
screened or unscreened)
•
inductance
The natural induction causes an overshoot U
motor voltage before it stabilises itself at a level
depending on the voltage in the intermediate circuit. The
rise time and the peak voltage U
of the motor. If the peak voltage is too high, especially
motors without phase coil insulation are affected. If the
motor cable is short (a few metres), the rise time and peak
voltage are lower.
If the motor cable is long (100 m), the rise time and peak
voltage are higher.
Peak voltage on the motor terminals is caused by the
switching of the IGBTs. The FC 360 complies with the
demands of IEC 60034-25 regarding motors designed to be
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MOTOR
x η
MOTOR
Full fan speed [dBA]
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