Simulation and implementation of soft-started residential air conditioner

C. A. Belhadj

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Abstract

In this work, we address the experimental evaluation of different soft-starting time-based strategies efficiency in reducing the dip in voltage and the inrush current of a window type residential AC unit line. The soft-Starter is based on power electronic devises controlled through a firing signal generated by a programmed microcontroller during the first 500 ms. Direct and soft starting simulations and experimental tests were conducted for a single phase induction motor (SPIM) driven window type air conditioning unit. The soft starting technique applied for several starting firing angles and time constant profile scenarios has reached substantial reduction in the starting inrush current and very reasonable improvement in the voltage dip level.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE ISIE 2009, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics
Pages47-52
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics

Keywords

  • Air conditioning
  • Inrush current
  • Power electronics
  • Soft-starter
  • Voltage-dip

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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