Abstract: In medium- and high-voltage variable frequency drive systems, modular multilevel converters (MMCs) often encounter challenges related to limited switching frequency. Traditional sorting ...

Download this white paper to learn more about how MVSS can offer simplicity and efficiency while MVD delivers comprehensive motor control – and discover when and how you might deploy one or both ...

Although there are substantial efficiency improvements to be gained through motor upgrades, even greater energy savings are possible when a high-efficiency motor is paired with a variable-speed drive.

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 ...

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters are essential components in modern industrial and commercial systems. VFDs provide precise control over motor speed, torque, and efficiency, matching ...

The latest installment of the Ask the Automation Pros series from ISA describes what to consider when specifying variable frequency drives (VFDs) for pump motors. This paper provides additional ...

Ana Mircevska shares what variable frequency drives are and how they can help optimize energy efficiency in this article. After reading the article, test your knowledge on VFDs with this quiz.

AC induction motors are widely used in industrial applications due to their reliability and low maintenance needs. Comprised of a stator and rotor, these motors convert electrical energy into ...

Ali Khalil offers insights to help inform the decision about when to use a soft starter instead of a variable frequency drive. In industrial settings, choosing between a soft starter and a variable ...