Top 5 Control Engineering content: August 12-18, 2024

1. How to select, apply VFDs: Medium-voltage motor-starting application tutorial

Part 3 tutorial: Understanding the operation of closed-transition synchronous transfer and its significance in improving reliability and power quality.

2. Variable frequency drive advice, best practices for engineers

Today, variable frequency drives (VFDs) are ubiquitous components across many industries and can ensure greater efficiencies.

3. How edge computing can improve operations and sustainability

Edge computing plays a significant role in enabling digitalization for industrial companies and can improve operational management.

4. Operational technology cybersecurity: Easier said than done

How do engineers deal with construction challenges associated with implementing cybersecurity in operations technology? This article will discuss the lack of experience system integrators have with cybersecurity and the lack of experience cybersecurity implementation firms have with design/bid/build project delivery.

5. NEMA Super Premium motors, severe-duty enclosures, 20% energy savings

Severe duty motor NEMA Super Premium (IE4) design reduces motor losses by as much as 20% and up to 60% by adding a variable-speed drive, with extended motor life, less maintenance and more uptime. Calculate motor efficiency savings with an updated calculator.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, August 12-18, for articles published within the last two months.

Chris Vavra, senior editor, Control Engineering, WTWH Media LLC, cvavra@wtwhmedia.com.

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