It is time to evaluate the energy and cost saving potential of VFD! We all read and hear it in the news daily now: The electricity and gas prices are going up sharply. Some people even talk about “energy crisis”. This phenomenon affects the households as well as industrial customers. 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…
Case study on energy savings in variable flow fan systems.
How to calculate energy and cost savings Our series on energy efficiency continues. The need for more energy efficient systems emerges day by day driven by increasing environmental concerns. Today’s post will guide you through calculation of energy and cost savings when utilizing a VFD in flow control. Energy savings Read more…
What efficiency can you expect from your drive system? In general, the efficiency of a drive system utilizing VFD is high. The differences come from the VFD topology, dimensioning and technical solution. As discussed in our previous post, the user shall always compare total efficiency of a complete drive system. Read more…
How to compare efficiency figures of drive systems? Just two important reminders before starting with the topic: 1) Always keep in mind that the energy savings come due to variable speed control. The load consumes significantly lower power when the speed is reduced and the process is such that it Read more…