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Method and apparatus for RMS current measurement in induction motors without a current transformer

US5637976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1995
Grant dateJun 10, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P1/28
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus to be used with a motor controller for determining RMS line current during a start-up period or a stalled period using electrical values known to the controller. Various equations relate RMS line current to monitored thyristor and source voltages as well as the duration of non-conducting periods in line voltages to determine the RMS line current.

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