Ways to Increase Energy Efficiency of Traction Mechanisms by Mechatronic Systems

The article considers the principles of increasing the energy efficiency of the traction mechanisms of metallurgical production facilities using mechatronic system. The comparison of various ways of solving energy saving problems is performed: by improving the element base of mechatronic systems; system approach to designing mechatronic systems; construction of mechatronic systems with new types of electromechanical converters; choice of management method; transition from unregulated mechatronic systems to regulated ones; the correct choice of the mechatronic system; improvement of the qualification of the staff. The comparison was carried out by the method of peer review. To compare energy-efficient solutions of different types of electromechanical converters, a technique for calculating the specific mass and dimensions of electrical machines as elements of mechatronic systems is proposed. It is shown that due to the transition to new types of electromechanical converters and with the proper choice of control methods, it is possible to reduce power consumption by about 1.5 times. The proposed methods of increasing energy efficiency can and should be used at different stages of designing and implementing electromechatronic systems. The improvement of the element base allows to significantly reduce the power consumption in the power channel of the electromechatronic system and at the same time to perform a quantitative evaluation of such a decision and the period of its economic recoupment. The choice of the optimal control structure is necessary at the stage of adjustment and system setup. The suggested mathematical model for calculating energy efficiency is successfully used at metallurgical facilities in the Urals region at the stages of calculation and justification of mechatronic systems.