When Tesla first introduced the 3-phase alternating current (AC) induction motor in 1888, he knew that his invention was more efficient and reliable than Edison's direct current (DC) motor. However, ...

Motors account for at least half of the energy consumed in the U.S. Selecting the right control method for an application lets the motor run most efficiently while maximizing torque and overall ...

Homeowners rely on a continuous flow of water to do daily household activities like watering the lawn, laundry, running the dishwasher and giving the kids a bath. Often, these activities take place at ...

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 ...

The Taco SelfSensing Series with ProBalance™ integrates Taco KV or KS pumps with a variable frequency drive. SelfSensing ProBalance pumps allow the installer to accomplish easy do-it-yourself system ...

The growing adoption of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) is driven by their ability to enhance energy efficiency and optimize motor control across various industries. By providing precise control over ...

"The Critical Role of Variable Frequency Drives in Advancing Process Automation and Industry 4.0" The emphasis on efficiency, cost reduction, and increased productivity becomes more pronounced as the ...

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

The U.S. Department of Energy has indicated that 65 percent of electrical energy used in commercial and industrial systems comes from electrical motors powering centrifugal pumps and fans. Also, the ...

What is a variable frequency drive? Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems' air supply used to be constant volume into a space. Now a variable air volume control is being used to provide ...