What is a Variable Speed Drive? Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), also known as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), are power electronic devices used to control the speed and torque of asynchronous …
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) also known as variable-speed drives or adjustable-speed drives are used to power 3-phase AC electric motors in applications requiring greater control and power efficiency. The benefits …
Power Electronics Converter Harmonics: Multipulse Methods for Clean Power Author: Derek A. Paice Harmonics generating non-linear electrical equipment is here to stay. There will be more non-linear equipment to be …
Variable speed drives are capable of operating in 4-quadrant modes of operation. When energy is transferred from the electric motor to the mechanical load, it is operating in motoring mode. …
In this article, I have discussed the difference between a conventional transformer and a K-factor rated transformer. In modern-day plants, Variable Speed Drives (VSD) are widely used. The project I …
In the article Effects of harmonics on Electrical Equipment, harmonics distort the fundamental frequency of the mains voltage waveform which affects the performance of other electrical equipment and creates additional …