PWM inverter and motor applications: a quick reference of bibliographies and abstracts

The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with a quick reference to some of the more recently published technical papers dealing with the application of PWM inverter-fed motor systems. It should be pointed out that the "system" includes all components between the incoming 60 Hz power supply and the driven equipment. There are literally hundreds of technical papers to choose from in preparing such a reference. The authors have selected the more recent publications. The technology associated with the newer PWM drives is changing so fast that many of the papers published from five to ten years ago may be effectively obsolete. No attempt has been made to evaluate the technical merits of each work, nor do the authors claim that the reference is even close to being all-inclusive. However, it is a start, and should help the reader in addressing some of the key issues that must be dealt with to assure a successful implementation. These papers are categorized as follows: (1) motor/drive system application issues; (2) dv/dt, reflected wave and lead length issues; and (3) motor issues.