Implementation of electric drive system using induction motor for traction applications

Saifullah Shafiq, Muhammad A. Aslam, Muhammad Khalid, Ali Raza, Umer Akram

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Abstract

Most recently, the major proportion of transporta-tion sector utilizes fossil fuels. Burning of fossil fuels adds massive amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Moreover, the fossil fuels reserves are depleting and their prices are also fluctuating. In addition, new environmental policies are also being made to reduce carbon emissions. So, electrification of the transportation sector is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This paper proposes an improved method of assembling an electric drive system. A variable frequency drive (VFD) is implemented to drive a three-phase (3φ) induction motor using battery bank. The sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) technique is used to implement the VFD. To make the system more efficient a regenerative braking mechanism is used. In addition, a solar panel is also used to supply the auxiliary loads.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 6th International Conference on Clean Electrical Power
Subtitle of host publicationRenewable Energy Resources Impact, ICCEP 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages673-677
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509046829
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Aug 2017

Publication series

Name2017 6th International Conference on Clean Electrical Power: Renewable Energy Resources Impact, ICCEP 2017

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Electric drive system
  • regenerative braking
  • sinusoidal pulse width modulation
  • variable frequency drive

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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