Zhu, W. orcid.org/0000-0003-1959-2862, De Gaetano, D. orcid.org/0000-0002-9770-0171, Chen, X. orcid.org/0000-0001-7448-9011 et al. (2 more authors) (2022) A review of modeling and mitigation techniques for bearing currents in electrical machines with variable-frequency drives. IEEE Access, 10. pp. 125279-125297. ISSN 2169-3536
Abstract
The converter switching in variable-frequency drives can generate high frequency common mode voltage between the machine winding and the converter ground, leading to high frequency parasitic currents which can flow through the machine bearings unless precautions are taken in design and installation. These parasitic and unintended currents in the bearings cause deterioration of the lubrication film and surface damage to the rolling elements of the bearings. These problems will be exacerbated as wide-bandgap semiconductors with faster switching rise times start becoming more widespread in variable-frequency drives. This paper reviews the modelling and mitigation techniques of high frequency bearing currents in inverter fed AC drives. It aims to provide a solid base for the research community to further understanding the bearing currents phenomenon and helping to find novel improved technique for their mitigation and measurement.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 The Authors. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | AC machines; bearing current; common mode current; common mode voltage; variable frequency drives |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL EP/W015838/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 29 Mar 2023 15:59 |
Last Modified: | 29 Mar 2023 15:59 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/access.2022.3225119 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:197803 |