MAAG CEM Drive

Built to perform

New drive system

Ingenious and integrated
Benefits of the
MAAG CEM Drive
for mill operations
- Variable speed
- Soft start of the mill
- Adaptable to the composition
of varying material grades
- Optimum balance between
smooth operation and energy
efficiency
- The ability to accommodate
different materials in the same
mill
- Infinitely variable speed
allows slow turning and exact
positioning for maintenance

Introduction
With the novel, integrated and
modular MAAG CEM Drive concept,
FLSmidth MAAG Gear combines the
benefits of the proven MAAG Gear
technology used all over the world
for many years with an innovative
motor design, to produce a state-ofthe-art energy-saving drive system for
vertical mills in one housing. With
FLSmidth MAAG Gear as your system
supplier, everything comes from a
single source.
The modular construction of the
MAAG CEM Drive System permits a
wide power range, with the best
possible availability levels, allowing
optimized material grinding.
The flexibility of the drive enables the
production process to be optimized.

The MAAG CEM Drive System

includes the following subsystems:
Transformer
The transformer and frequency

converter can be ideally matched to

the local conditions. The modular
design allows for increased dependability, while the robust construction
enables reliable operation in the
harsh cement environment. The use
of environmentally friendly, lowmaintenance dry-type transformers
eliminates the need for additional
and costly safety equipment.
Furthermore the transformers are
also characterized by a high degree
of standardization of parts. The low
thermal load reduces the risk level.
Variable Frequency Converter
(VFC)
The VFC allows the mill speed to be
continuously adjusted and hence
ideally matched to the specific
grinding requirements of production.
A soft start feature is possible, as well
as slow turning and positioning of
the mill for maintenance work. The
VFC operates at a low voltage (690
V). The high pulse frequency of 4 kHz
allows for extremely rapid torque
adjustments. This means that any
peak loads that arise in the mill can
be significantly absorbed, which in

Vertical Roller Mill

(VRM)

Cement Plant

MAAG CEM Drive System

MAAG CEM Drive

CEM Gear Unit

MediumVoltage
Power
Grid

Transformer

Variable Frequency
Converter
(VFC)

CEM Motor

Monitoring / Drive Control / Interlocks

Process Control System PCS
Specifications of MAAG CEM Drive system

Oil Supply Unit

Innovative technology

turn prolongs equipment service life.

The perfectly matched components
minimize system perturbations.
The VFC has been tested under the
toughest operating conditions and
meets the most demanding requirements. With protection class IP65,
the VFCs can also be positioned in
the immediate vicinity of the mill.

The modular design, with individually

controlled stator segments, supports
different output levels with a high
degree of standardization. The
adjustable drive delivers constant
torque over a wide range of speeds,
with consistently high efficiency.
With its segmented construction, the
motor can continue running even if
one segment fails.

The VFC comprises a modular

assembly of identical compact
modules, which can be activated and
controlled independently.
This supports continuous operation
with maximum availability.
The VFC is supplied as a pre-assembled modular solution, allowing fast
and straightforward installation on
site and a short commissioning time.
Motor
The heart of the MAAG CEM Drive is
a permanent magnet synchronous
motor with a loss-optimized singletooth coil. The use of permanent
magnets minimizes rotation loss, in
turn resulting in reduced energy
costs.

Loss-optimized single-tooth coil of CEM Motor

The integrated motor design brings

the mill operator a host of cost
benefits:
no additional base needed, since
there is no external motor
the absence of a coupling saves
time-consuming alignment after
commissioning, inspection or
repair
no auxiliary drive required for
maintenance work
Frequency converter as container solution

10

Stator
Segment

6
7
8
9
10
10
Variable Frequency
Converter (VFC)
Principle of CEM Motor

5
4
2

5
6

Rotor

10

7
8

9
10
10

CEM Motor
MAAG CEM Drive

Variable Frequency
Converter (VFC)

8
6
Rotor
Rotor
4
2

CEM Motor

CEM Gear Unit

The CEM gear stage meets the
industry-leading MAAG high standards. This is an enhancement of the
proven PV stage (planetary stage with
torque split) of the well known WPV
gearbox. The motor and gearbox are
in the same axis and are directly
coupled, eliminating the bevel gear
stage peviously used. The planetary
stage is fitted with smooth-running,
maintenance-free sleeve bearings. Its
reduced height and compact design

also provides compatibility with most

existing types of mill. This also makes
the MAAG CEM Drive an ideal
solution for replacement projects.
Oil Supply Unit
The oil supply unit is based on well
known and proven technology.
Just one common oil supply unit
handles both motor cooling and
gearbox lubrication, which greatly
simplifies the storage and provision
of consumables and spare parts.
Monitoring / Drive Control /
Interlocks
An extensive network of sensors
enables the critical indicators to be
monitored.

Planet wheels after hardening

The use of intelligent sensor systems

provides all the relevant drive
measurements to adjust the motor.
The direct connection to the process
control system allows process
parameters to be adjusted quickly.
The system enables online monitoring of the state of the drive, so that
the risk of unscheduled downtime is
kept to a minimum.

Oil supply unit

FLSmidth MAAG Gear AG

Lagerhausstrasse 11 P.O. Box
8401 Winterthur Switzerland
Tel +41 52 260 35 00
Fax +41 52 260 35 35
info@FLSmidthMaagGear.com

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Customization
Comprehensive customer care, taking
into account local conditions such as
power supply data, is part of MAAGs
service. This is the only way to ensure
that the system is set up and adapted
to individual requirements.

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Built to perform