Inventors:
Ray E. Davis - Old Lyme CT
Michael J. Westkamper - Oakdale CT
Earle J. Timothy - Clinton CT
Richard H. Johnson - Ivoryton CT
Ronald W. Parker - Clinton CT
Assignee:
Chesebrough-Pond's Inc. - Greenwich CT
International Classification:
H02P 540
Abstract:
An improved induction motor control system. Single-phase and three-phase AC induction motors are controlled in accordance with the equation y=m=x+b, where y is the phase angle, m is the slop, x is the firing delay and b is the offset. Subsequently, the firing delay is increased by predetermined amounts, the behavior of the phase angle is evaluated for several cycles, and the motor is controlled based on the results of the evaluation, thereby minimizing energy consumption.