ABB VFD Conveyor Reference

This document introduces the features and characteristics of ABB VFD Conveyor

Brand: ABB
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 1
File format: PDF
File size: 60 KB
Published: 22 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The document describes a conveyor system at the Welzow Mine in Germany that has been operating since August 1999. Five conveyors of different lengths transport coal from the mine to the train‑loading area, with one conveyor having a 9% gradient.

The drive is based on ABB ACS MultiDrive, using standard motors rated at 6830 kW and 900 kW together with ten inverters (1385 kVA / 1710 kVA). IGBT supply units and diode supply units are employed in parallel to provide redundancy for the electrical equipment.

What's inside

Introduction
System Overview
Drive Configuration
Motor and Inverter Ratings
Redundancy Strategy
Electrical Equipment Layout

Specifications

Conveyor gradient	9 %
Motor power (large motor)	6830 kW
Inverter rating	1385 kVA / 1710 kVA
Operation start date	August 1999

Frequently asked questions

What is the gradient of the conveyor?

The conveyor has a 9 % gradient.

What drives the conveyor system?

It is driven by an ABB ACS MultiDrive with standard motors of 6830 kW and 900 kW and ten inverters rated at 1385 kVA / 1710 kVA.

How is redundancy achieved in the power supply?

Redundancy is provided by using IGBT supply units and diode supply units in parallel.

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