IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger

Timothy L. O'Hearn, PE

Course Outline

This 7-hour course covers the performance standards for adjustable speed AC drives rated above 375 kW and above 750 V output voltage as used in petrochemical and similar applications.

The course materials are based entirely on IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger.  It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger.  This is a very useful resource and is recommended for all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, protection, installation, and maintenance of Adjustable Speed Drives rated 375 kW and larger.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with:

• Definitions of the terms that are used in this standard;
• Factors to consider in defining the required performance of a drive system;
• Adjustable speed drive (ASD) systems;
• Adjustable speed drive construction;
• Isolation and interlocking requirements;
• ASD ratings;
• ASD structure requirements;
• Power supply requirements;
• ASD capacity requirements;
• Transient voltage requirements;
• ASD control requirements;
• Input transformer ratings and requirements;
• Motor requirements;
• Required switchgear and control gear;
• ASD cooling systems;
• Utility coordination;
• Engineering study requirements;
• Testing requirements;
• ASD Commissioning;
• Drawing and document requirements; and
• ASD data sheets.

Intended Audience

The intended audience is professional electrical engineers, project managers, and project engineers, involved in the specification, design, protection, installation, and maintenance of three-phase adjustable speed AC drive systems used in industrial and commercial power systems.

Benefit to Attendees

This course covers the performance requirements for an adjustable speed drive system rated larger than 375 kW including, but not limited to, input transformer or reactor as required, power electronics, control interfaces, cooling system, switchgear, and motor. Requirements for power quality, engineering analysis, startup-assistance, training, and spare parts are also included.

Course Introduction

Many factors are involved in the specification of an adjustable speed drive rated larger than 375 kW.  This course covers the performance requirements for an adjustable speed drive system including, but not limited to, input transformer or reactor as required, power electronics, control interfaces, cooling system, switchgear, and motor. Requirements for power quality, engineering analysis, startup-assistance, training, and spare parts are also included.  Thisrecommended practice is a useful tool that assists individuals, organizations, and suppliers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of three-phase adjustable speed AC drive systems.    This standard is intended to assist users in defining the required performance of a drive system in clear terms.

Course Content

The course materials are based entirely on IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger.  It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger.  This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, protection, installation, and maintenance of Adjustable Speed Drives rated 375 kW and larger have access to this standard.

IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger can be purchased from the following websites:

http://www.ieee.com/
http://www.global.ihs.com/

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Normative Reference
3. Definitions
4. Safety
5. Unit Construction
6. Adjustable speed operation
7. Control
8. Input transformer or reactor
9. Motor
10. Switchgears and starters
11. Cooling system
12. System coordination
13. Engineering studies
14. Inspection and factory tests
15. Commissioning and startup assistance
16. Spare parts
17. Data interchange
    

Course Summary

This course covers the performance requirements for an adjustable speed drive system including, but not limited to, input transformer or reactor as required, power electronics, control interfaces, cooling system, switchgear, and motor. Requirements for power quality, engineering analysis, startup-assistance, training, and spare parts are also included. Thisstandard is a useful tool that assists individuals, organizations, and suppliers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of three-phase adjustable speed AC drive systems.    This standard is intended to assist users in defining the required performance of a drive system in clear terms.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

http://www.ansi.com/
http://www.ieee.com/
http://www.nfpa.com
http://www.nema.com/

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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