Instrument for analysis of electric motors based on slip-poles component

Title: Instrument for analysis of electric motors based on slip-poles component

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A new instrument for monitoring the condition and speed of an operating electric motor from a remote location. The slip-poles component is derived from a motor current signal. The magnitude of the slip-poles component provides the basis for a motor condition monitor, while the frequency of the slip-poles component provides the basis for a motor speed monitor. The result is a simple-to-understand motor health monitor in an easy-to-use package. Straightforward indications of motor speed, motor running current, motor condition (e.g., rotor bar condition) and synthesized motor sound (audible indication of motor condition) are provided. With the device, a relatively untrained worker can diagnose electric motors in the field without requiring the presence of a trained engineer or technician.

Inventors:

Haynes, Howard D. ^[1]; Ayers, Curtis W. ^[2]; Casada, Donald A. ^[1]

(Knoxville, TN)
(Clinton, TN)

Issue Date:: 1996-01-01

OSTI Identifier:: 870706

Assignee:: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN) ORNL

Patent Number(s):: US 5578937

Contract Number:: AC05-84OR21400

Research Org:: LOCKHEED MARTIN ENRGY SYST INC

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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