Modeling and Simulation of Motor Discrete Variable Frequency Soft Starting Based on the Variable Reactance

Abstract

The started motors are characterized by the low staring torque and large currents when the motors draw the heavy-loads. Therefore, a method of motor discrete variable frequency soft starting based on the variable reactance is presented in this paper [1,2]. According to the topological structure and working principle of motor discrete variable frequency soft starting based on the variable reactance, the simulation model of the system has been set up by the Matlab/Simulink tool. Simulation results show that the motor starters developed with this method have been successfully applied to the loads of the drive equipment in the kiln, coal grinding mill or the mine. It can improve the starting performance when the motors draw the heavy-loads., save energy, stabilize the voltage of the power supply network.