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The Korean Institute of Power Electronics (전력전자학회)
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Detection of Broken Bars in Induction Motors Using a Neural Network

  • Moradian M. (Dept. of Electrical Eng., Isfahan University of Tech) ;
  • Ebrahimi M. (Dept. of Eng., Islamic Azad University of Najafabad) ;
  • Danesh M. (Dept. of Eng., Islamic Azad University of Najafabad) ;
  • Bayat M. (Dept. of Eng., Islamic Azad University of Najafabad)
  • Published : 2006.07.01
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Abstract

This paper presents a method based on neural networks to detect the broken rotor bars and end rings of squirrel cage induction motors. At first, detection methods are studied, and then traditional methods of fault detection and dynamic models of induction motors by using winding function model are introduced. In this method, all of the stator slots and rotor bars are considered, thus the performance of the motor in healthy situations or breakage in each part can be checked. The frequency spectrum of current signals is derived by using Fourier transformation and is analyzed in different conditions. In continuation, an analytical discussion and a simple algorithm are presented to detect the fault. This algorithm is based on neural networks. The neural network has been trained by using information of a 1.1 KW induction motor. This system has been tested with a different amount of load torque, and it is capable of working on-line and of recognizing all normal and ill conditions.

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