Hot Control Engineering motors and drives articles in 2023
The most-viewed articles about motors and drives posted over the last year include frequently-neglected VFD parameters, getting the most from a VFD and more.
Control Engineering top 5 articles online about motors and drives posted over the last year covered frequently-neglected VFD parameters, getting the most from a VFD, motor control maintenance and more. Also: See additional motor and drive stories here.
1. Eight frequently-neglected VFD parameters to optimize
Recognizing variable frequency drives (VFD) parameters such as thermal current, pulse-width modulation and more can help engineers get better performance for many different applications.
2. Beyond the purchase: How to get the most from your variable frequency drive
For machine control and other applications, controlling motor speed with variable frequency drives can save energy, but it’s not as easy as just adding a VFD. What else needs to be considered for motor control system efficiency?
3. Motor control maintenance and troubleshooting best practices, advice
Electric motors are used to drive actuators and machines in industry and there are many aspects to consider to keep them operating efficiently.
4. How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 1, data types
Three thought leaders offer advice on improving industrial motor communications and how better motor communications can help engineers, in this transcript from an August 2022 webcast. Part 1 includes motor-drive communication information discussions from EtherCAT Technology Group, ODVA and PI North America. Link to other parts.
5. How to create greater VFD efficiencies, reduce carbon emissions
There are several key drivers for the adoption of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and sustainability is a major one.
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