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What is Right for Your System – Deraggers or VFDs?

September 1, 2023   Author:    Categories: VFDs   Tags: ,

Anti-Clogging – Deraggers vs. VFDs  Blockages are a problem encountered by wastewater systems all over the world. As more trash enters the wastewater system, it leads to clogs that must be dealt with. The National Association of Clean Water Agencies […]

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Convention Center Saves 8% in Energy Usage

April 6, 2023   Author:    Categories: Case Studies Success Stories VFDs   Tags: ,

VFDs and other upgrades save a large convention center 8% annually One of the largest and most well-known convention centers in the world covers acres of land in a large city, but also has a hidden problem. The center is […]

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Local University Uses EMC VFDs to Keep Facilities Running

March 9, 2023   Author:    Categories: Blog Case Studies Power Quality Success Stories VFDs   Tags: ,

The engineers and operations team at a local university has worked with EMC for years to mitigate harmonics and save energy Since 1988, Energy Management Corporation has been working with a local university. This working relationship’s longevity is in part […]

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Critical Spare Planning

February 22, 2023   Author:    Categories: Blog Electric Motors Generator Services Generators Motor Services VFD Services VFDs   Tags: , , ,

Don’t Get Caught in Unplanned Downtime; Plan Ahead with Critical Spares   Downtime is one of the biggest issues that many on-site engineers, supervisors, and managers dread. Whether you’re a manufacturing facility, an extraction site, a packaging company, or a utility […]

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Rapid VFD control panel design and delivery sustains nuclear waste disposal operations

November 1, 2022   Author:    Categories: Blog Case Studies VFDs   Tags: , ,

Few things in this world are more critical than properly containing radioactive waste, so calling the Hanford Nuclear Reservation “essential” is a bit of an understatement. Over a million barrels of nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project are stored in […]

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Common Causes of VFD Failure

May 20, 2021   Author:    Categories: VFDs   Tags:

Keeping Your VFD Maintained to Reduce VFD Failure The first thing you should know when purchasing a VFD is to keep it clean, cool, and dry. If you follow these three recommendations, the life of your VFD will be greatly […]

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VFD Pros and Cons

Pros and Cons of Using a VFD

February 4, 2021   Author:    Categories: VFDs   Tags:

VFDs: The Game Changer Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are energy saving devices that came into popularity in the late 1970’s. VFDs intercept incoming electricity from the utility and modify it using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to meet, but not exceed, […]

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VFDs: The Basics

January 8, 2021   Author:    Categories: VFDs   Tags:

The Origin of VFDs Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are carefully designed energy saving devices that can pack a big punch, both in terms of conservation of energy and conservation of funds. These devices came into popularity during the 1970s when […]

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How VFDs Are Ruining Your Motors and What You Can Do About It

November 30, 2020   Author:    Categories: Electric Motors VFDs   Tags: ,

Four ways your VFD can ruin your motor As a working professional with a background in both electric motor repair and VFD system manufacturing, I have noticed a trend that boosts my motor repair business at the avoidable expense of […]

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Extending the Life of Your VFD

August 4, 2020   Author:    Categories: VFDs   Tags:

How you can extend the life of your VFD Variable Frequency Drives have quickly become one of the most effective ways to conserve energy in many motor driven applications. They have a high upfront cost, but can save you a […]

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