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The Benefits of Variable Frequency Drives

4 May 201620 Jul 2019

By Jeff Bergman With the cost of energy and water and wastewater services continuing to rise, operators are looking for ways to reduce the costs of these basic, yet crucial…

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Modern Variable Frequency Drives are Already Good – But They are Getting Even Better

27 Apr 201631 Mar 2020

By Fuji Electric. Variable frequency drives have emerged as a surefire way to reduce energy costs in induction motor systems. From pumps and fans to material handling and industrial processes,…

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Reforming Capacitors on VFDs

8 Apr 201616 Apr 2019

Manufacturers highly recommend reforming capacitors on VFDs that have been stored, without power, for more than 1 year. Material Required Appropriate single phase or three phase power supply.220-230VAC Drives =…

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What is a VFD?

15 Feb 20161 Jan 2020

By ABB. You can divide the world of electronic motor drives into two categories: AC and DC. A motor drive controls the speed, torque, direction and resulting horsepower of a…

Common Premium-Efficient Motor Misconceptions

10 Feb 201628 Mar 2021

How NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Defines Premium Efficiency As part of the EISA initiative, the NEMA Premium efficiency motor standard was introduced to: Reduce energy operating costs of electric…

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How Does an AC VFD Work?

28 Jan 201618 Apr 2021

A variable-frequency drive or adjustable-frequency drive, variable-voltage/variable-frequency drive, variable speed drive, AC drive, micro drive or inverter drive is a type of motor drive used in electromechanical drive systems to…

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Timely tips for dealing with drive accessories

18 Oct 201420 Mar 2021

Beware of VFD-induced motor currents. A variable frequency drive (VFD) refers to AC drives only and a variable speed drive (VSD) refers to either AC Drives or DC Drives. VFDs…

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Feed your VFD with the right power

15 Jun 201418 Apr 2021

A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply. The VFD also has…

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How to Choose the Right Control Method for VFDs

18 Apr 201420 Mar 2021

A variable frequency drive (VFD) is a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply. The VFD also has…

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Sizing Three-Phase Inverters for Single-Phase Power Applications

13 Feb 201420 Mar 2021

A variable-frequency drive or adjustable-speed drive (ASD), variable-voltage/variable-frequency drive, variable speed drive (VSD), AC drive, micro drive or inverter drive is a type of motor drive used in electro-mechanical drive…