Method and apparatus for improved efficiency in a pulse-width-modulated alternating current motor drive

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:870265

Konrad, Charles E ^[1]; Boothe, Richard W ^[1]

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1. Roanoke, VA

A scheme for optimizing the efficiency of an AC motor drive operated in a pulse-width-modulated mode provides that the modulation frequency of the power furnished to the motor is a function of commanded motor torque and is higher at lower torque requirements than at higher torque requirements.

• Research Organization: Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-90ID13019
• Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
• Patent Number(s): US 5486748
• OSTI ID: 870265
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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