Abstract

Inrush current of large induction motor with DOL starting introduces a voltage sag on the downstream distribution system. In some severe cases, this voltage sag leads to tripping of the incoming feeder. Several starting methods are applied to reduce inrush current, such as star-delta, reactor, and solid-state soft-starter. This paper proposes a new method to reduce the negative impact of the starting of the large induction motors by integrating PV farm into the plant. PV farm inverter control is synchronized with inrush current waveform to inject current into incoming MV bus to minimize voltage sag during motor starting. Analysis showed that adding a large capacitor is required to compensate for inrush current to maintain dc bus voltage at the suggested level. Simulation based on the 4500 HP medium voltage induction motor data has been performed to show the proposed method. The simulation showed that integration of PV farm could maintain the voltage sag less than 5%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 International Seminar on Intelligent Technology and Its Applications
Subtitle of host publicationAdvanced Innovations of Electrical Systems for Humanity, ISITIA 2022 - Proceeding
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages423-427
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665460811
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event23rd International Seminar on Intelligent Technology and Its Applications, ISITIA 2022 - Virtual, Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 20 Jul 202221 Jul 2022

Publication series

Name2022 International Seminar on Intelligent Technology and Its Applications: Advanced Innovations of Electrical Systems for Humanity, ISITIA 2022 - Proceeding

Conference

Conference23rd International Seminar on Intelligent Technology and Its Applications, ISITIA 2022
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityVirtual, Surabaya
Period20/07/2221/07/22

Keywords

  • Inrush current
  • PV farm
  • induction motor
  • voltage sag
  • voltage source inverter Introduction

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