A Study of the Induction Motor/ASD Immunity in the Presence of Voltage Sags

Abstract

Adjustable speed drives (ASDs) are sensitive to power quality problems, especially voltage sags. The effect of the magnitude and duration of voltage sags on ASD behavior is related to the energy deficit. On the other hand, the induction motor operation is sensitive to voltage sags in regard to the re start possibility as well as the drop in the motor speed. ASD and induction motor immunities need to be coordinated, being presented the required methodology. A complete study of the involved equipment immunities is needed in order to obtain a better behavior in the presence of voltage sags.