Choice of electrical drives means choosing the type of electrical drive that is suitable for the load or the system. It depends on the following factors:-
- Steady-state operation requirements: Nature of speed-torque characteristics, speed regulation, speed range, efficiency, duty cycle, quadrants of operation, speed fluctuations if any, ratings.
- Transient operation requirements: Values of acceleration and deceleration, starting, braking, and reversing performance.
- Requirements are related to the source: Type of source, and its capacity, magnitude of voltage, voltage fluctuations, power factor, harmonics and their effect on other loads, ability to accept regenerated power.
- Capital and running cost, maintenance needs, life.
- Space and weight restrictions if any.
- Environment and location.
- Reliability.
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