Ways to Increase Energy Efficiency of Traction Mechanisms

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.