The aim of this master´s thesis is to introduce methods of diagnostics of vibrations in electrical machines. Describe the various vibration sources located inside and outside of the electric machine. Description of the sources of vibration is then preferably dedicated to vibration of electromagnetic origin. There is a description of the construction of an asynchronous motor and the magnetic circuit, the theory of vibrations and their origin. Described are also vibration sensor enables measurement and mathematical tools for their evaluation. In this work also practical vibration measurements on an asynchronous motor, data processing, their subsequent analysis and computer simulation of electromagnetic vibration origin. The conclusion of this work is devoted to the evaluation of the data obtained.

The aim of this master thesis is to get familiar with the influence of radial forces in the induction machine. Induction motor is one of the most commonly used and most extended type of machine, therefore it is useful to detect the intensity of theese forces and their influence at operation of the machine. In this work ,radial forces are computed by the software simulation in ANSYS Maxwell. Models are created with help of module Rmxprt and finite elements method.These models are based on real induction motors with predefined size of eccentricity. In the final part we perform a measurement of deviations on the real machine using vibrometer.

The doctoral thesis is divided into three main parts with a focus on induction motors. The first part deals with the electromagnetic design and analysis of windings of AC ma-chines. There is introduced the density of conductors, which describes the distribution of the windings in the slots. There is derived general formula for calculation of the total winding factor applicable to any type of winding. The second part of this work deals with the acceleration method of the induction motors torque-speed characteristics measurement. The measured characteristics are used for exact identification of the equivalent circuit parameters of induction motor. The third section is focused on a very precise identification of the equivalent circuit parameters of induction motor in the form of -circuit. The identification is based on mutual comparison of measured and calculated torque-speed and current-speed characteristics.

The main objects of this doctoral thesis are analysis of a small induction motor losses and research of ways how to reduce losses and increase efficiency of this motor. The ways how to reduce losses and increase efficiency under study are as follow: reduction of stator winding’s resistance, lengthening of magnetic circuit, modification of turn number, cooper squirrel cage, slots shape optimization, sheets annealing and use of sheets with lower specific losses. The losses analysis and the research of ways how to reduce losses are done due to laboratory work. For this laboratory work, eleven different samples of the motor with above mentioned modifications were manufactured. Results of their measurements and losses analysis are presented in this thesis. There were also simulations by finite elements method used to help solve objects of this thesis. Due to the simulations, analysis of loses of the induction motor under study was done. Results of this analysis include some details that are not included in the results from measurement, for example separation of core losses between rotor and stator. The simulations were also used for analysis of manufacturing technology impact onto the motor’s performance. During this analysis, following impacts were considered: actual shape of magnetic circuit, stator’s sheets riveting, influence of cutting onto material’s properties and placement of the stator into conductive frame. Results of this analysis are presented in this thesis.

The master's thesis deals and introduces a single-phase inductions machines, the principle of operation, types of design and operating conditions. This thesis includes analysis of individual losses in the machine and reduce the possibility of different ways. After a theoretical proposal for reducing losses are measured by mass-produced single-phase induction machine. Further machine modifications proposed for reducing losses in the stator windings and designed a prototype machine with the adjustment of the magnetic circuit to reduce iron losses made by ATAS elektromotory Nachod a.s. The results are supplemented by a simulation using software Maxwell RMxprt and finite element method (FEM). Finally, they are compared to each machines modifications mainly in terms of energy consumption.

The diploma thesis describes design of bladeless machine known as a Tesla turbine. The work is divided into theoretical part, practical part involving the design and experimental measurements of made bladeless turbine and a final assessment of thesis. The theoretical part deals with the basic design features of bladeless machines and their design modifications and flow in the nozzles. Furthermore there is a dedicated part of the dynamics of working fluid in the rotor of bladeless turbine represented by CFD modeling. The practical part includes the design and construction of parts of the turbine on a preliminary calculation using an analytical model of the flow in the turbine. The designed turbine components were checked for operational safety with structural calculations of shaft and disk impeller. The thesis was also performed experimental measuring of parameters of designed bladeless turbine. Measured values were compared with the analytical model which predicted turbine efficiency. In conclusion, besides to assessment, thesis also outlines possible proposals for further improvements of constructed bladeless turbine.

Articulated Funiculator is a new and innovative concept developed by Tyréns forachieving a more efficient vertical transportation with a higher space utilization.Having a variety of merits, i.e.: simple construction, direct electromagneticthrust propulsion, and high safety and reliability in contrast to rotary inductionmotor, linear induction motor (LIM) is considered to be one of the cases as thepropulsion system for Articulated Funiculator. The thesis is then carried outwith the purpose of determining the feasibility of this study case by designing theLIMs meeting some specific requirements. The detailed requirements include: aset of identical LIMs are required to jointly produce the thrust that is sufficientto vertically raise the moving system up to 2 m/s2; the size of the LIMs cannotexceed the specification of the funiculator; the maximum flux density in the airgap for each LIM is kept slightly below 0.6 T; no iron saturation of any part ofthe LIMs is allowed.In this thesis report, an introduction of LIM is firstly presented. Followingthe introduction, relevant literature has been reviewed for a strengthenedtheoretical fundamentals and a better understanding of LIM’s history and applications. A general classification of LIMs is subsequently introduced. In addtion,an analytical model of the single-sided linear induction motor (SLIM) has beenbuilt based on an approximate equivalent circuit, and the preliminary geometryof the SLIM is thereby obtained. In order to acquire a more comprehensiveunderstanding of the machine characteristics and a more precise SLIM design, atwo-dimensional finite element method (2D-FEM) analysis is performed initiallyaccording to the preliminary geometry. The results, unfortunately, turn out tobe iron severely saturated in the teeth and yoke, and a excessive maximumvalue of air-gap flux density. Specific to the problems, different parameters ofthe SLIM are marginally adjusted and a series of design scenarios are run inFlux2D for 8-pole and 6-pole SLIM. The comparisons between the results areconducted and the final solution is lastly chosen among them. / Articulated Funiculator är ett nytt och innovativt koncept som utvecklats av Tyréns för att möjilggöra en mer effektiv vertikal transport och bättre utnyttjautrymme. Tack vare fördelar såsom en enkel konstruktion, direkt elektromagnetiskdragkraftsframdrivning, samt hög säkerhet och tillförlitlighet i motsatstill roterande induktionsmotor, är en linjär induktionsmotor (LIM) aktuell somframdrivningssystem. Detta examensarbete är utfört med syfte att utforma enLIM för att uppfylla vissa specifika krav. De detaljerade kraven inkluderar: enuppsättning identiska LIM krävs för att gemensamt producera tillräcklig dragkraftför att vertikalt höja det rörliga systemet upp till 2 m/s2; storleken påLIM får inte överstiga specifikation; den maximala flödestätheten i luftgapet förvarje LIM hålls är begränsad till knappt 0.6 T; ingen järnmättnad av någon delav LIM är tillåtet. I denna rapport ges först en introduktion av LIM-konceptet. Efter introduktionenhar relevant litteratur granskats för att stärka teoretiska grundkunskapersamt ge en bättre belysning av historiken kring LIMs samt dess applikationer. Utöver detta har en analytisk modell av den ensidiga linjära induktionsmotorn(SLIM) byggts, baserat på en ungefärlig ekvivalent krets med vilket den preliminärageometrin för SLIM. För att erhålla en mer grundläggande förståelse avmaskinens egenskaper är en tvådimensionell analys med finita elementmetoden(2D-FEM) utförd, initialt med användande av en preliminär geometri erhållenmed hjälp av analytisk dimensionering. Resultaten från dessa simuleringar visadedock att järnet mättats kraftigt i både tänderna och oket och ett överdrivetstort maximivärde av luftgapets flödestäthet erhålls. Specifikt för applikationenjusteras olika parametrar och en rad driftscenarier körs i Flux2D för en 8-poligoch en 6-polig SLIM. En slutgiltig jämförelse mellan de olika maskindesignernapresenteras och den rekommenderade lösningen väljs slutligen.

The use of variable frequency drives in centrifugal pump applications has raised the question of how to select a drive. Clogging obstacles in waste water applications create unknown transient loads for the pump system. A sudden load increase occurrence can clog the pump if the drive cannot supply enough current to reach the motor’s torque demand. In order to select a suitable drive, an empirical approach has been implemented, investigating three different drives. Results have shown that selecting a drive with the highest possible overload capabilities, even if for a short time is most suitable. Operation in vector speed control gives the most reliable operation if an automatic parameter tuning is performed by the drive. / Användningen av frekvensomriktare i centrifugalpumpar har väckt fr ågan om hur en omriktare skall väljas. Igensättande objekt i avloppsvatten kan ge upphov till transienta laster i pumpsystemen. En oförutsedd lastökning kan sätta igen pumpen om frekvensomriktaren inte kan förse motorn tillräckligt med ström för att möta momentbehovet. För att välja en lämplig omriktare har ett empiriskt tillvägag ångssätt valts i en undersökning av tre olika omriktare. Resultat har visat att det är lämpligast att välja en omriktare med högst överbelastningskapacitet, även om under en kort tid. Vektor hastighetskontroll är metoden som ger stabil körning om omriktaren f ått automatiskt ställa in motorparametrarna.

Spårledningar används inom tunnelbanan för att visa tågets position samt bestämma tågets hastighet genom att bryta spänningsamplituden i signalen vid olika frekvenser. Frekvensen till spårledningen fås från en roterande frekvensomformare. I dagens anläggning används roterande frekvensomformare med borstar. Dessa avger i relärum mycket värme och ger miljöproblem i form av koldamm från borstarna. Det befintliga systemet är gammal och har funnits i drift över 30 år, därför håller reservdelar på att ta slut samt service till systemet svårtillgängligt. Detta examensarbete har undersökt möjligheten att uppgradera till nyare system som bygger på en lösning med roterande borstlös frekvensomformare där reservdelarna och service är tillgängliga i minst 25 år. Undersökningen jämför olika roterande borstlösa frekvensomformare från olika leverantörer för att hitta en frekvensomformare där kraven från Trafikförvaltningen uppfylls. Studien har haft fokus på problemområdet med borstade frekvensomformaren som producerar skadliga ämnen såsom koldamm och värmen i relärum. Diskussioner med tillverkningsföretag av roterande borstlös frekvensomformaren har skett under denna studies gång där möjliga alternativ för vidare utveckling av systemet i relärum analyseras. I projektet har även diskuterat möjligheten att använda det nya systemet av frekvensomformare med borstlösa motor och generator istället för den nuvarande borstade frekvensomformaren som finns i anläggningen. Resultatet har även visat att den roterande borstlösa frekvensomformaren kan omvandla frekvensen till 75 Hz. Det nya systemet uppfyller kraven från Trafikförvaltningen samt att systemet håller i minst 25 år till. Att systemet håller minst i 25 år till var ett stort krav av Trafikförvaltningen som uppfylldes under denna studie. / Track lines are used in subway stations to show the train locations and determine the speed of the train by chopping the frequency. The frequency of the track lines is obtained from a rotary frequency converter. In today's stations, rotary frequency converters with brushes are commonly used. These emit a great deal of heat in some relays and produce environmental problems in the form of carbon dust from the brushes. The existing systems have been used for over 30 years and obtaining spare parts and conducting maintenance on the systems can be difficult. This degree project examines the possibility of newer systems being built on a rotating brushless frequency converter, where the spare parts and servicing would be available for at least the next 25 years. The project surveys and compares different rotating brushless frequency converters from different suppliers to find an identical frequency converter to meet the requirements of the Traffic Administration. The result of this study has had a lot of focus on the problem area with the brushed frequency converter that produces harmful substances such as carbon dust and the heat in the relay room. Discussions with manufacturing companies of rotating brushless frequency converters have been made during this study where possible options were discussed for further development of the system in relay rooms. The result has also discussed the possibilities of using the new system of frequency converters with brushless motor and generator instead of the current brushed frequency converter available in the facility. The result has also shown that the rotating brushless frequency converter can convert the frequency to 75 Hz. The new system meets RAMS requirements of the Trafikförvaltning, and the system lasts for at least 25 years. This was a major requirement of the Trafikförvaltning, which was fulfilled during this study.

Le développement de commandes en boucle fermée pour des entraînements électriques nécessite l'installation de capteurs pour avoir l'information de la rétroaction. Cependant, un éventuel défaut survenant sur l'un des capteurs installés (de courant, de vitesse/position,…) implique un disfonctionnement de la commande conduisant dans la plupart du temps à la mise hors service du système. Ces conséquences sont contraires aux exigences des industriels qui demandent des degrés de fiabilité du système de plus en plus élevés. Des statistiques montrent que le défaut capteur est fréquent. Il est donc impératif de trouver des solutions pour assurer la continuité de service des systèmes électriques dans le cas de présence de ce type de défaut. Tout d'abord, l'étude présentée dans ce manuscrit présente les technologies des différents capteurs installés et ce pour comprendre les raisons et le type de pannes qui pourraient survenir. Ensuite, le système sur lequel la validation des algorithmes développés est décrit. Il s'agit d'un entraînement électrique basé sur une machine à Double Alimentation (MADA) fonctionnant en mode moteur et connectée au réseau via deux convertisseurs. La commande associée est une Commande Directe de Couple (CDC). Elle est validée en mode sain aussi bien par simulation qu'expérimentalement. Après, les études réalisées prennent en considération les défauts capteurs de courants alternatifs et de vitesse/position. Les algorithmes développés, permettant une continuité de service, utilisent une redondance analytique et sont basés sur l'estimation et aussi sur la Détection et l'Isolation d'un éventuel Défaut (DID). Ils sont caractérisés par leur simplicité. Aussi, ils ne sont pas gourmands en termes de consommation en ressources matérielles et leur temps d'exécution est très court. Enfin, la validation expérimentale de ces algorithmes montre bien leur efficacité en cas de défaut, vu que le système s'avère insensible au défaut et continue à fonctionner sans interruption. La commande obtenue est alors tolérante aux défauts capteurs. / The development of closed loop controls for electrical drives requires the sensor installations in order to get feed back information. Nevertheless, any occurred sensor fault (current sensor,speed/position sensor,…) shows an operation system deterioration which leads in most cases to its shut down. This consequence is in contrast to industrial expectations especially concerning the system high accuracy that they are asking for. Statistic studies point out the sensor faults as frequent. So, it is necessary to find out solutions ensuring the system service continuity in case of any sensor fault. Firstly, the study presented in this work shows the used sensor technologies in order to understand both of the reason and the kind of occurred faults. Secondly, the studied system is presented which is an electrical drive based on a Doubly Fed Induction Machine (DFIM) operating in motor mode and connected to the grid by two inverters. The control developed is a Direct Torque Control (DTC). The control validation, in healthy operating mode, is realised throw simulation and experimentally. After, a study considering alternative current sensor and speed/position sensor faults are achieved. The developed algorithms are based on signal estimation, on a Fault Detection Isolation (FDI) and reconfiguration algorithms. In fact, they are simple to carry out, they don't need much hardware resources for implementation and their execution time is short. Finally, the experimental validation of the developed algorithms shows their efficiency. The system continues working even in presence of a sensor fault. Thus, the obtained control becomes a fault tolerant control thanks to these algorithms.