How to take oil samples properly? In this short blog post we share a basic guideline and set of recommendations how to take oil samples properly. Introduction Analyzing the quality of transformer insulation oil by means of oil samples is a standard practice used for decades. Important is to keep Read more…
5 reasons why I love VFD Valentine’s Day is coming. We would like to take this opportunity and confess our love to variable frequency drives (VFD). Welcome to the article “5 reasons why I love VFD”. Don’t get me wrong. In private sphere we shall definitely take the opportunity and Read more…
Does a VFD pay off? In turbulent times companies are cautious of making investments. However, exact these periods are times when specific companies set apart from the others by making smart decisions. VFD can reduce the energy consumption, make the production more flexible and improve the quality of the products Read more…
Electro-mechanical interaction:Introduction Electric variable frequency drives provide lot of benefits in terms of energy savings, controllability and flexibility. But the VFD is just means to control the speed or torque of electric motors. The useful work is provided by the driven load such as e.g. pump, fan, compressor or mill. Read more…
Solutions for variable speed control: Introduction This post introduces the most common solutions for variable speed control in industrial applications. Before starting with the topic we want to refresh the meaning of some commonly used abbreviations. Variable speed drive (VSD) – A general term for anything that varies the speed Read more…
Reliability and availabilityPart 5: Factors impacting availability High availability is a key measure for many companies in today’s world in order to be competitive and to survive. If a supplier cannot deliver in contractually agreed date (delay) or cannot deliver the agreed quantity, he might face hard financial consequences (penalties, Read more…