How to Choose the Right Control Method for VFDs (.PDF Download)

Oct. 23, 2014

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 performance. Efficiently run motors also use less energy and experience less downtime for greater overall savings.

For motors controlled by a variable frequency drive (VFD), the control method used in large part determines...

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