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Are you getting the most out of your VSD?

It’s one thing opting for energy-saving equipment, but it’s also important to make sure the equipment is properly installed and continually monitored, so that you reap ongoing and maximum energy improvements.

01/12/2021 12:21:24

Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East Marketing Manager at WEG UK, asks the important question: are you getting the most out of your VSDs?

From straightforward motor upgrades to installing soft starters, there’s an abundance of information out there concerning energy efficiency for plants. But one of the most popular improvements is opting for a VSD. VSDs can effectively control rotating equipment, such as fans, compressors and pumps in industrial processes. In fact, according to the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics (CEMEP) a 20 percent reduction in speed could lead to a 50 percent reduction in energy.

Read the full article in DPA's December issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.