Variable Frequency Drives

1,300 GBP

A variable frequency drive controls alternating current torque and motor speed in electro-mechanical drive systems. In layman’s terms, it is an adjustable speed drive that regulates the frequency and voltage to the motor. You can find variable frequency drives, or VFDs, in everything from small appliances to giant compressors.

Variable frequency drives can be used to control the speed of a machine. There can be significant energy reduction if the machine is slowed down when it does not need to operate at full speed. For example, pumps operated so that they run at a speed dependent on the flow requirements will reduce the cavitation losses in the pump. If the pump is required to run at constant full speed, the addition of a VFD will actually waste another 5% of energy. A VFD is similar to the motor to which it’s attached, they both convert power to a usable form. In the case of an induction motor, the electrical power supplied to it is converted to mechanical power through the rotation of the motor’s rotor and the torque that it produces through motor slip. A VFD, on the other hand, will convert its incoming power, a fixed voltage and frequency, to a variable voltage and frequency. This same concept is also the basis to vary the speed of the motor without the need of adjustable pulleys or gearing changes. 1.5kw 2hp vfd 7a 220v single phase variable speed drive vsd drive inverter ac drive inverter with rs-485 communication interface 1.5kw 2hp 7a 220vac single phase variable frequency driver vsd vfd inverter New hy 2.2kw 220v 3hp variable frequency drive vfd inverter output 3 phase 400hz 10a Hot vfd single phase 220v in three phase out at2 frequency converter 750w 0.75kw 5a three phase moto speed controller inverter Vfd007b21a delta vfd-b inverter vfd ac driver 1 phase 220v 750w 1hp 5a 400hz new in box Hy inverter 3kw 220v 13a variable frequency drive vfd inverter 4hp output 3 phase Vfd single phase 1.5kw 220v variable frequency drive inverter output 1 phase vfd. A VFD consists of a rectifier/filter section which converts the incoming AC to DC. This high-voltage DC is then converted back to AC with additional controls which provide the speed control. The problem with single-phase AC power is at the input side of the VFD, the part that converts incoming power to DC. When you rectify a three-phase power source, the output voltage from the rectifier never drops below 50% of the peak voltage. This makes it real easy to filter and provide pure DC to the rest of the equipment. Most any 3 phase input VFD unit built after 1996 is capable of operating on single phase input (be careful for the exceptions) with an appropriate "derating" of the drive. Rule of thumb - derate by 1/2. A 10HP VFD fed by single phase power will be suitable for running a 5HP 3 phase motor. Depends on the manufacture but most offer a Micro line and they are small over a wide HP range. I remember the first VFD I saw in 1976 had to be lifted with a fork truck and it was only 2HP. I have a 3HP unit I can easily hold in my hand and the packages will continue to get smaller I'm sure.

VFDs are used to replace three phase service when only single phase is available. But VFDs can do lots more than just get you three-phase. There are cases where you will need three phase input to a VFD but these are super advanced and I will not get into these.

Location: London - London
Added on 12 days ago and expires on 25 May, Ad id: 433049          136 visits