Maximizing Motor Efficiency: Navigating the Impact of VFDs on Motors
March 15, 2024 Introduction Running a motor directly from the power source produces uniform, sinusoidal waveforms but wastes energy due to continuous speed operation regardless of the load requirements. To enhance efficiency, variable frequency drives (VFDs) control motor speed, reduce energy consumption, and minimize equipment wear. However, VFDs use pulse-width modulation (PWM) to supply electrical…
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Maximizing Motor Efficiency: Navigating the Impact of VFDs on Motors
VFD’s are great, but what about the power quality issues they present? Damaged equipment due to differential mode voltage spikes, common mode noise, and high peak voltages due to the reflected wave phenomenon jeopardize productivity and decrease profitability. Moreover, these effects are often difficult to diagnose and extremely problematic for everyday operations.
Discover the options you can use to reduce these effects and find the right level of motor protection for your application. Learn more
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