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Compatibility between GFCI Breakers and Household Adjustable Speed Drives
Proceedings of the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (2009, San Jose, CA)
  • Jonathan W. Kimball, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Jordan M. Henry
Abstract

As manufacturers find more applications for adjustable speed drives (ASDs) in household appliances, ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) compatibility becomes crucial. As compared to industrial applications, the GFCI thresholds for residential applications are much lower. This work explores the compatibility issues that arise for a 1.5 hp (1.1 kW) ASD intended for use in a hot tub or spa. The experimental frequency response of a commonly-used GFCI breaker is compared to the common-mode current of a commercially-available ASD. To enhance compatibility, the input filter needs to be changed to reduce capacitance to earth.

Meeting Name
IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (2009: Sep. 20-24, San Jose, CA)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Adjustable Speed Drive,
  • Adjustable Speed Drives,
  • Common Mode Currents,
  • Experimental Frequencies,
  • Ground Faults,
  • Household Appliances,
  • Input Filter,
  • Residential Application,
  • Domestic Appliances,
  • Electric Grounding,
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility,
  • Energy Conversion,
  • Frequency Response,
  • Industrial Applications,
  • Underground Cables,
  • Variable Speed Drives,
  • Speed,
  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter,
  • Variable Speed Drives,
  • Current Transformers,
  • Signal Generators,
  • Pulse Width Modulation,
  • Electromagnetic Interference,
  • Circuit Faults,
  • Interrupters,
  • Application Specific Integrated Circuits,
  • Voltage,
  • Circuit Breakers,
  • Fault Currents
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-1424428939
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
9-24-2009
Publication Date
24 Sep 2009
Citation Information
Jonathan W. Kimball and Jordan M. Henry. "Compatibility between GFCI Breakers and Household Adjustable Speed Drives" Proceedings of the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (2009, San Jose, CA) (2009) p. 517 - 520 ISSN: 2329-3721; 2329-3748
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jonathan-kimball/30/