How do you size a VFD?
Confusion often surrounds the proper sizing of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and sometimes, knowing when and how to choose one may be difficult. Actually understanding what a VFD does might make this decision easier and the requirements…
It’s a harsh world… part 11 – Drives vs. Explosive areas
Special note: Before we get too deep into today’s topic, I think I need to state something quite clearly. While we at Danfoss Drives have some solutions to common problems in explosive areas, we don’t hold all…
Testing – a major step in the race towards product reliability
Product testing in varying environments is one of the most important types of research a company can conduct. Only by thoroughly analyzing the performance of a product and its components can we be sure that it will…
It’s a harsh world… part 10 – Drives vs. Nature
If you’re anything like me, during the summer months, you spend as much time as possible outdoors and in nature. Whether it’s hiking, biking, swimming, camping, or just laying out on the beach, the same conditions we…
What’s the real truth behind bearing current damage?
There have been cases reported where bearings have been damaged by AC drives due to bearing currents. Some of these cases are true, but most are tales that have emerged because no one bothered to investigate the…
It’s a harsh world… part 9 – Drives vs. The food and beverage industry
A few months ago, I read in the newspaper that an important supermarket chain in France had removed several batches of burgers after detecting traces of the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). This bacteria causes quite a…
