Is that the inverter is used in engines must be used bimetal or not?
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usaully for engine protection we use bimetal so it is not nesessary use bimetal for inverter
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i offer to see this article
"choose the right electric motors for hazardous locations "
The inverter can be made "self-protecting": It's got 'intellect' and it is able to shut-off the output. Thus no sort of external protection is necessary.
Classic motors are different: as they do not have any 'brains', there is a need to protect them in case of overload, shurt circuit etc.
In my ambient this is called a "motor protection switch" - consisting of a fast-acting 'fuse' (actually a magnetically engaged switch) in combination with a slow acting device that is normally not a bimetal element, but acting very much like a such.
It"s nonsense to use bimetal protection in such an intelectual devise like invertor, in which protection of switches should be used.
Folks,
In my opinion, U. Dreher has the right idea,
a good electrical engineer's method.
"Fast Acting" device in combination with a "Slow Acting" device.
Each doing a different protective function.
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To which I wish to add my experienced input :
Since this discussion seems so restricted,
addressing only bi-metallic controls,
I am summarizing the information
in order to provide a broader perspective in this interesting subject.
Information here is summarized
from the U.S. National Electricl Code "HandBook"
and personal engineering in-the-field experience.
Please note that
I am not interested in personally pursuing
a discussion about these issues,
as the safety rules of various countries
and the technical language barriers
will make impossible any exact advice.
I am presenting
three Broad Categories of Electrical Over-Current functions
for your consideration and/or discussion .
There are devices in use
which include several of these functions in a single unit,
which only adds to the complexity of any discussion.
(1) Short Circuit and Ground Fault protection :
Fuseable Links .
Quick acting. ( Time Delay models are available ).
Least Expensive.
(2) Overload protection :
Circuit Breakers , medium speed acting,
(a)
Magnetic are quick acting for severe overload protection
( like Fuseable Links ).
(b)
Bi-Metallic are Inverse-Time mechanism, tolerating Start-up Currents.
Bi-Metallic Protect an operating current that's too high,
over a 5 sec to 30 sec time period in general.
Bi-Metallic Protect at 115% to 125% of motor nameplate current rating.
Bi-Metallic are Very often the only method used.
Medium expense.
(3) Over-Load Controller :
Precise adjustments and long term response.
These are called "Over-Load Contactor Relays" by Schneider Square-D
for their LR2Kk0312 device, which I have here in my shop.
"Overload Contactor Relay 3 phase
with 3.8 to 5.5A Relay Setting Range"
and long time sensing.
Single-phase and three-phase models.
Used in connection with motor starters / controllers.
* Can be set closely to the optimal running current,
and can sense over a long period before tripping.
* Can give warning of small over-currents lasting for many hours,
which can indicate minor current increases,
which indicate RPM reduction and motor heating.
* Most Expensive.
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I hope this helps.
If you need more information or discussion
I suggest you contact an electrical engineer/contractor
in your area/country.
Glen Ellis
hi
eny electrical equipments needs protection.
i think that bimetal is overcurrent protection and is necessary for motors. thus inverter needs bimetal protection too.
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