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Most non-regenerative, variable speed, DC drives control current
flow to a motor in one direction. The direction of current flow is the
same direction as the motor rotation. Non-regenerative drives
operate in Quadrant 1, and also in Quadrant 3 if the drive is
reversible (see Figure 1). Motors must stop before reversing
direction. Unless dynamic braking is used, non-regenerative drives
cannot oppose an overhauling load, and cannot decelerate a load
faster than coasting to a lower speed.
Regenerative drives operate in two additional quadrants: Quadrant
2 and Quadrant 4. In these quadrants, motor torque is in the
opposite direction of motor rotation.
This allows regenerative drives to reverse a motor without
contactors or switches, to control an overhauling load, and to
decelerate a load faster than it would take to coast to a lower
speed.
Regenerative Drives
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