Embodiments are disclosed for the control of downhole pumping systems that can perform a controlled draining operation of the downhole pumping system in the event of an interruption of a drive. Such embodiments include a zero power factor control, a motor braking, and a pumping down operation. The apparatus and the methods disclosed can include an independent piece of equipment interlocked with a variable speed drive, and installed at the primary or secondary of the step-up transformer where used. However, integration within other pieces of equipment, in particular the variable speed drive, and its control by the latter is also contemplated. Also disclosed is a transformer having a tap changer that includes a plurality of taps and contacts including shorting contacts, open contacts and auxiliary contacts.

Embodiments are disclosed for the control of downhole pumping systems that can perform a controlled draining operation of the downhole pumping system in the event of an interruption of a drive. Such embodiments include a zero power factor control, a motor braking, and a pumping down operation. The apparatus and the methods disclosed can include an independent piece of equipment interlocked with a variable speed drive, and installed at the primary or secondary of the step-up transformer where used. However, integration within other pieces of equipment, in particular the variable speed drive, and its control by the latter is also contemplated. Also disclosed is a transformer having a tap changer that includes a plurality of taps and contacts including shorting contacts, open contacts and auxiliary contacts.

A regenerative braking system includes a motor configured to rotate at a variable rotational speed in response to receiving power from a three-phase power supply, and a regenerative braking circuit in signal communication with the three-phase power supply to control the rotational speed of the motor. A brake controller is in signal communication with the regenerative braking circuit and is configured to selectively operate the regenerative braking circuit in a plurality of different braking modes based on the rotational speed of the motor.

An electrical machine comprising: at least one stator, at least one module, the at least one module comprising at least one electromagnetic coil and at least one switch, the at least one module being attached to the at least one stator; at least one rotor with a plurality of magnets attached to the at least one rotor, an integrated electrical differential coupled to at least one of the rotors, the at least one integrated electrical differential permitting the at least one rotor to output at least two rotational outputs to corresponding shafts, wherein the at least two rotational outputs are able to move the shafts at different rotational velocities to one another. The electrical machine is configured to fit into a housing, and that can be retrofitted into a conventional vehicle by replacing the mechanical differential.

An electrical machine comprising: at least one stator, at least one module, the at least one module comprising at least one electromagnetic coil and at least one switch, the at least one module being attached to the at least one stator; at least one rotor with a plurality of magnets attached to the at least one rotor, an integrated electrical differential coupled to at least one of the rotors, the at least one integrated electrical differential permitting the at least one rotor to output at least two rotational outputs to corresponding shafts, wherein the at least two rotational outputs are able to move the shafts at different rotational velocities to one another. The electrical machine is configured to fit into a housing, and that can be retrofitted into a conventional vehicle by replacing the mechanical differential.

An inverter control device that controls a rotary electric machine drive device that includes an inverter with a plurality of switching elements, where the active short circuit control is executed in a high rotational speed region, and the shut-down control is executed in a low rotational speed region, which is on a low rotational speed side with respect to the high rotational speed region, in accordance with at least a rotational speed of the rotary electric machine.

An inverter control device that controls a rotary electric machine drive device that includes an inverter with a plurality of switching elements, where the active short circuit control is executed in a high rotational speed region, and the shut-down control is executed in a low rotational speed region, which is on a low rotational speed side with respect to the high rotational speed region, in accordance with at least a rotational speed of the rotary electric machine.

A method for controlling a braking system of an electromagnetic motor, the electromagnetic motor having a moveable output shaft, comprising the steps of: receiving a velocity signal and/or an acceleration signal based on movement of the output shaft, said velocity signal and/or acceleration signal having a respective frequency spectrum; identifying an event from the velocity and/or the acceleration signal using the respective frequency spectrum, wherein said event corresponds to an uncontrolled movement of the output shaft and has a characteristic frequency spectrum.

The present invention provides an electronic braking system for an irrigation machine. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a drive controller which includes a power supplying circuit which signals an ON condition when a motive power request is input into the drive controller and an OFF condition when motive power is not input into the system. According to a further preferred embodiment, the present invention further includes a 3-phase induction motor connected to apply torque to a drive shaft which is connected to a least one drive wheel. According to a further preferred embodiment, the power supplying circuit supplies 480V AC of motive power to the drive motor when the drive controller signals the ON condition and 10-80V DC of non-motive power to at least one phase of the motor when the drive controller signals the OFF condition. According to a further preferred embodiment, the application of the DC current is applied immediately after the motive power is removed from the drive motor and the application of non-motive power brakes and prevents the drive shaft from turning until the DC current is removed.

The present invention provides an electronic braking system for an irrigation machine. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a drive controller which includes a power supplying circuit which signals an ON condition when a motive power request is input into the drive controller and an OFF condition when motive power is not input into the system. According to a further preferred embodiment, the present invention further includes a 3-phase induction motor connected to apply torque to a drive shaft which is connected to a least one drive wheel. According to a further preferred embodiment, the power supplying circuit supplies 480V AC of motive power to the drive motor when the drive controller signals the ON condition and 10-80V DC of non-motive power to at least one phase of the motor when the drive controller signals the OFF condition. According to a further preferred embodiment, the application of the DC current is applied immediately after the motive power is removed from the drive motor and the application of non-motive power brakes and prevents the drive shaft from turning until the DC current is removed.