by MTE Admin | Jun 14, 2019 | Solution Profiles
A simplified approach to what you need to know. VFDs Add Efficiency…But Create Power Quality Issues Adding a VFD to electrically control motor speed increases efficiency by limiting energy consumption and reducing equipment wear. However, VFDs inadvertently...
by MTE Admin | Apr 10, 2018 | Solution Profiles
Download a PDF version of this page Download a PDF version of this page Defining the added benefits of the dV Sentry™ versus a shaft grounding brush. What’s a Shaft Grounding Brush? A common method across industries is to use a shaft grounding brush or ring to...
by MTE Admin | Apr 9, 2018 | Solution Profiles
Download a PDF version of this page Power quality solutions for line side harmonic distortion in non-linear loads What are Harmonics? Harmonics can be best described as the shape or characteristics of a voltage or current waveform relative to its fundamental...
by MTE Admin | Apr 9, 2018 | Solution Profiles
Download a PDF version of this page Understanding the creation, effects, and how to reduce common mode over voltage What is Common Mode? To start off, common mode is bad. Common mode voltage is created by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that serve as a...
by MTE Admin | Mar 20, 2018 | Solution Profiles
Download a PDF version of this page Load-side solutions for power quality in systems using Variable Frequency Drives How Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Work VFDs serve as a way of controlling the speed of AC motors by varying the frequency of the power source using...
by MTE Admin | Mar 19, 2018 | Solution Profiles
Download a PDF version of this page A six-pulse VFD with a Matrix® AP is a better and more cost effective solution to conform to IEEE-519 than a multi-pulse or AFE drive. Use of VFDs & Harmonic Issues Many industries across the globe use Variable Frequency Drives...
