Motor Shaft Voltage and Motor Bearing Currents
Topic Description

Since the introduction of PWM inverters, it has been recognized that PWM inverters (VFD) introduce motor shaft voltages and bearing currents (shaft currents). The bearing damage in inverter-driven motors is mainly caused by the shaft voltage and bearing currents created by the common-mode voltage and its sharp edges.

Actual Damaged Bearing  Closer Look 

 


Resolution

Refer to Application Note AN.AFD.17 titled "Motor Bearing Current Phenomenon" or Presentation PP.BearingCurrents.01 titled "Influence of PWM Inverters on Bearing Currents" for further information.


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