The new generation of CFW11 variable-frequency inverters feature Vectrue technology, which combines V/F, Sensorless Vector, VVW, and vector (with encoder) control techniques all in one product. The ...

Adjustable speed drives (ASDs) or variable speed drives (VSDs), also called variable frequency drives (VFDs), typically control a motor's velocity or torque output. Most adjustable frequency drives ...

A grouping of Mitsubishi Electric’s AC drives or variable frequency drives (VFDs). In the competitive landscape of machine design, engineers in food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors face the ...

A recent trend in nuclear power plant upgrades has been the replacement of the motor-generator (MG) sets that drive the reactor circulating pumps with variable-frequency drives (VFD). Siemens’ first ...

You can divide the world of electronic motor drives, which control the speed, torque, direction, and resulting horsepower of a motor, into two categories: ac and dc. An ac drive controls ac induction ...

David Greenfield: Welcome to the Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered podcast, where we connect with industry experts to get the answers you need about industrial automation technologies. And ...

Variable speed drives (VFDs) can (and do) save energy in multiple ways. Of course, the degree of savings depends upon the application, the drive features, and how you have the drive set up. Generally, ...

High-frequency link matrix converters and inverters represent a transformative development in power electronics, combining direct AC–AC conversion with high-frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) to ...

A series of variable-frequency inverters, CFW11, features the world’s most advanced technology for three-phase ac induction motor control, according to the manufacturer. It offers efficiency ratings ...