Fault Detection and Protection of Induction
Fault Detection and Protection of Induction
Fault Detection and Protection of Induction
Introduction
Objective
Theory
Technical Details/Working
Practical Implementation/Application
Future Scope
Conclusion
Reference
INTRODUCTION
The induction motor is one the most common electromechanical energy conversion devices. It is
a critical component in production processes and is widely used in domestic, commercial, and
industrial motion control devices and systems. An induction motor is considered reliable due to
its relatively simple design and construction. The motor annual failure rate is conventionally
estimated at 3–5% per year, and in extreme cases, up to 12% in pulp and paper industry. A
method for condition monitoring and reliable protection has become necessary in order to avoid
catastrophic failures (breakdowns) to ensure long motor life. Monitoring reduces maintenance
costs and prevents unscheduled downtimes. Although, induction motor is reliable but they are
prone to some undesirable stresses which causes faults and failure of induction motor. A motor
failure that is not identified in an initial stage may become catastrophic and the induction motor
may suffer severe damage like, production shutdowns. Such shutdowns are costly in terms of lost
production time, maintenance costs, and wasted raw materials.Due to recent development in
Programmable logic control(PLC) it can be used for fault diagnosis of induction motor.A PLC
(Programmable Logic Controllers) is an industrial computer used to monitor inputs, and
depending upon their state make decisions based on its program or logic, to control its outputs to
automatize a machine or process.
OBJECTIVE
Far superior repeatability
To reduced machine downtime.
To reduced fault and increased accuracy
Producing good quality product.
To increase industrial profit.
Operating time is reduced.
Continuous production.
To increasing the production rate.
THEORY
PLC
A PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) is an industrial computer used to monitor inputs,
and depending upon their state make decisions based on its program or logic, to control its
outputs to automatize a machine or process. The PLC can be used in various applications
such as, inautomated system, PLC controller is usually the central part of a process control
system and to run more complex processes it is possible to connect more PLC controllers to
a central computer.
OVER CURRENT
Over current or excess current is a situation where a larger than intended electric current
exists through a conductor, leading to excessive generation of heat and risk of fire or
damaged to equipment.
OVER VOLTAGE
When the voltage in a circuit or part of it is raised above its upper design limit, this is
known as over voltage. The condition may be hazardous. Depending on its duration, the
overvoltage event can be transient – a voltage.
OVER TEMPARATURE
A temperature that is significantly higher than that encountered in normal operation over
temperature is a temperature which is greater than a specific magnitude which will be
causes damaged to the machine or meteorite performance of machine.
FAULT DETECTION TECHNIQUE OF MOTOR
These are the technique of fault detection
1. over current sensing
2. over Voltage /Under Voltage
3. Bearing and winding temperature
PROPOSED METHOD
In this proposed method for IMs, a new protection method based on a programmable
logic controller (PLC) has been introduced In this method, all
1) Timer
2) Conversion card is eliminated
Moreover, the voltages, the current, the speed, and the temperature
values of the motor, and the problems occurred in the system, are
monitored and warning messages are shown on the computer screen.
This PLC- based protection method costs less, provides higher accuracy
as well as safe a visual environment compared with the classical, and
the PLC- based protection systems.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
WORKING
In our paper we are using PLC (programmable logic controller) for controlling and
detecting the variation of current, voltage and temperature of induction motor. The
process of project is such as a three phase supply is given to the machine. there three
current sensors, one voltage sensor and one temperature sensor. When a three phase
supply is given to machine, then any of three phase the current variation like increasing in
current value above the set value, then the PLC detect that type of excess current and
immediately control the current. There also a potentiometer is used to check the under
voltage or below set value voltage. If the voltage is increased above the set value of
below 170V (volt) then a bypass supply is provided through the SMPS (switched mode
power supply). The main moto is the continuous production of industry without
interrupting supply. When a heavy current flow then without tripping if machine PLC will
sense the current and correct the current value and production will become centimes.
The PLC is branded PLC of SIEMESNS company. The Siemens PLC has very simple
programming for the correction of programme. We are selecting this for the industry for
the less time consuming and the no special person is required for programming. The
monthly consumption of industry for single motor can be possible. The data can be store
by using SCADA .
FLOW CHART
PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Increase accuracy
Reliability
Flexibility in programming and
reprogramming
Cost effective for controlling complex
system
Ability to communicate with the
computer in running plant
Easy to troubleshooting
Provides safe and visual environment
Less man power required
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
FUTURE SCOPE