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    Variable frequency drives (VFDs) control the speed of alternating current motors by adjusting the frequency of the electrical power supplied. A VFD allows motors to operate at variable speeds for applications like vibrating feeders, magnetic separators, and roller conveyors. It works by converting incoming AC power to DC, then converting it back to AC at a variable frequency that determines motor speed. VFDs provide benefits like controlled acceleration and deceleration, energy savings, and ability to operate multiple motors. Selection considerations include the operating environment, required speed range, motor heating effects, torque needs, and acceleration/deceleration profiles.

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    Variable frequency drives (VFDs) control the speed of alternating current motors by adjusting the frequency of the electrical power supplied. A VFD allows motors to operate at variable speeds for applications like vibrating feeders, magnetic separators, and roller conveyors. It works by converting incoming AC power to DC, then converting it back to AC at a variable frequency that determines motor speed. VFDs provide benefits like controlled acceleration and deceleration, energy savings, and ability to operate multiple motors. Selection considerations include the operating environment, required speed range, motor heating effects, torque needs, and acceleration/deceleration profiles.

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    Variable frequency drives (VFDs) control the speed of alternating current motors by adjusting the frequency of the electrical power supplied. A VFD allows motors to operate at variable speeds for applications like vibrating feeders, magnetic separators, and roller conveyors. It works by converting incoming AC power to DC, then converting it back to AC at a variable frequency that determines motor speed. VFDs provide benefits like controlled acceleration and deceleration, energy savings, and ability to operate multiple motors. Selection considerations include the operating environment, required speed range, motor heating effects, torque needs, and acceleration/deceleration profiles.

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    VFD Fundamentals

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    Variable frequency drives (VFDs) control the speed of alternating current motors by adjusting the frequency of the electrical power supplied. A VFD allows motors to operate at variable speeds for applications like vibrating feeders, magnetic separators, and roller conveyors. It works by converting incoming AC power to DC, then converting it back to AC at a variable frequency that determines motor speed. VFDs provide benefits like controlled acceleration and deceleration, energy savings, and ability to operate multiple motors. Selection considerations include the operating environment, required speed range, motor heating effects, torque needs, and acceleration/deceleration profiles.

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    The key takeaways are that a VFD controls the speed of an AC motor by varying the frequency of the power supply to the motor. It has various applications in GAP equipment and advantages like efficiency and smooth speed control. Maintenance involves keeping the panel clean and checking for proper functioning and alarms.

    A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) controls the rotational speed of an AC electric motor by controlling the frequency of the electrical power supplied to the motor. It is a type of adjustable speed drive also known as AFD, VSD, AC drive or inverter drive.

    Some applications of VFDs in GAP include vibrating feeders, magnetic separators, impact crushers, dynamic classifiers, coolers, pre-heaters, roller conveyors, vibro-compactors, kneaders and rail transweigh equipment.

    PRESENTATION

    VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES


    (VFDS)

    GAP TRAINING MANUAL

    BASICS

    DEFINITION
    WHY VFD's ??
    APPLICATIONS
    THEORY
    COMPONENTS
    FAULT DETECTION
    MAINTENANCE
    BENEFITS
    DRIVE SELECTION
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    Definition
    A Variable Frequency Drive (sometimes
    abbreviated VFD) is a system for controlling the
    rotational speed of an alternating current (AC)
    electric motor by controlling the frequency of the
    electrical power supplied to the motor. A variable
    frequency drive is a specific type of
    adjustable speed drive. Variable frequency drives
    are also known as adjustable frequency drives
    (AFD), variable speed drives (VSD), AC drives or
    inverter drives.
    GAP TRAINING MANUAL

    Applications in GAP
    VIBRATING
    FEEDERS
    MAGNETIC
    SEPERATOR
    IMPACT CRUSHER
    DYNAMIC
    CLASSIFIER
    COOLER GATE

    PRE-HEATER
    ROLLER
    CONVEYOR
    VIBROCOMPACTOR
    KNEADER
    RAL
    TRANSWEIGH
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    Motor theory

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    Operating principle

    T x
    voltage
    T x 1/ freq.
    So, torque x V / F

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    Why VFDs ??
    Industrial requirements
    e.g. : power plants

    Material properties

    Material flow

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    FAULTS
    Open diode( no drive failure)
    Shorted diode(drive failure)
    Open phase( no drive failure)
    Shorted phase( drive failure)
    Indicated faults
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    Maintenance Tips
    Keep panel clean .
    Check for tightness of connections .
    Check proper functioning of cooling unit .
    Clean air filters regularly .
    Check for alarms , if any .

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    Parts of VFD
    Rectifier
    Intermediate circuit(DC Link)
    Inverter

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    ADVANTAGES
    High efficiency and low operating cost.
    Controlled linear acceleration and deceleration and smooth
    speed changes .
    Multiple motor operation is easily possible.
    High starting torque can be provided easily and
    economically.
    High speed operation is economically available.
    Reverse operation is provided electronically without
    contactors.

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    Considerations for selecting a


    drive .
    Environment
    Speed range
    Motor heating
    Torque requirements
    Acceleration

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