Variable speed driven electric motor trains enable more energy efficient modes of operation. The variable speed operation is typically achieved by means of power electronic converters, which create harmonics and interharmonics. Mechanical drive trains for high power application have typically low inherent damping at their natural frequencies. Torsional interaction, a coincidence of electrically generated harmonics with (one or more) natural frequencies of a generator or motor train, can cause torsional oscillation issues, which may have a negative impact on the lifetime of a drive train.
Main focus of this thesis is the investigation of new countermeasures against torsional interactions. The developed approach is capable to increase the overall damping behavior of mechanical drive trains at their sensitive natural frequencies, without modification of the mechanical train or power system. Thus, the applied damping becomes electronically adjustable. The approach has been numerically investigated by detailed simulation models and validated in test set-ups with large electric motor driven trains.
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Variable speed driven electric motor trains enable more energy efficient modes of operation. The variable speed operation is typically achieved by means of power electronic converters, which create harmonics and interharmonics. Mechanical drive trains for high power application have typically low inherent damping at their natural frequencies. Torsional interaction, a coincidence of electrically generated harmonics with (one or more) natural frequencies of a generator or motor train, can cause to...
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