Analysis of Electric Motor Failure in Crane Drive Container Transport Equipment Loading and Unloading
Keywords:
Electric Motor, Crane, Overheating, Overloading, Motor FailureAbstract
The crane drive system, which is in charge of lifting and moving heavy loads during the loading and unloading of containers in ports, relies heavily on electric motors. Decreased productivity, operational disruptions, and even financial losses can result from motor failure. Two important factors overheating and overloading are the subject of this study's analysis of the reasons behind the failure of the crane drive motor. The winding temperature of the motor, the load current, and the phase interface voltage were measured to collect data. According to investigations, the tow motor is overloaded when the lifting load is above 125% of its rated capacity and is overheated at 135–145°C due to clogged cooling systems and high duty cycles. This condition increases the damage to the winding insulation and results in an increase in current of up to 30% above the rated current. The thermal protection system should be improved, the motor coolant should be maintained periodically, and load limiters should be used to determine the maximum lifting load limit.
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