Browsing by Subject "Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)"

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    • Adjustable Speed Drives in the U.S. Petroleum Refining, Petrochemical, and Chemical Industries 
      Foley, D. J.; Chodorowski, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
      This paper describes applications and incentives for the use of variable frequency drivers (VFD) in the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries. VFDs are a particular type of adjustable speed driver (ASD) ...
    • Applying DDC and VFD to Central Chilled Water Plants for Profits 
      Utesch, A. L. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1985-05)
      The Central Utility Plant (CUP) at D/FW Airport is a facility that was first placed in operation during the Fall of 1973 and has continuously operated since that time. The original plant produced steam for heating ...
    • Do VFD Energy Savings Outweigh Potential Mechanical Problems? 
      Martin, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 1999-05)
      The use of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) for controlling rotating machinery has become relatively commonplace over the past ten to fifteen years. This sudden increase can be attributed to considerable strides in the ...
    • Variable Frequency Drives: Energy Savings and Impact on Motor Performance 
      Petro, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu), 1993-03)
      Variable frequency drives (VFDs) have found widespread application in recent years. VFDs are valued for their potential to save energy and improve processes. Reliability has improved significantly, but there are still ...