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Nov 11, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Anna Steingruber |Chris Vavra |Erin Keating |TPA Robot
1. Electrical and power considerations for VFDs and VSDs Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and variable speed drives (VSDs) depend on having the right electrical and power settings and engineers need to know how to utilize them correctly 2. Tips for reducing toxic emissions in industrial plants Reducing toxic emissions in industrial plants is crucial for protecting both the environment and public health 3.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Erin Keating |Paul Avery |TPA Robot
Respondents: Richard Barrows, senior electrical engineer, Hitachi Global Air Power, Michigan City, Indiana Zack Fowler, product marketing manager, Atlas Copco, Rock Hill, South Carolina Eder Matias, director of sales, drives, controls & automation, SEW-EURODRIVE USA, Lyman, South Carolina Craig Nelson, senior product manager, Siemens Digital Industries, Alpharetta, Georgia Paulo Guedes Pinto, chief technology officer, infinitum, Round Rock, Texas Brandon Teachman, owner, Automation Coffee...
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Erin Keating |Paul Avery |TPA Robot
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered VFDs and electricity use, compressed air service, wearable air curtain blocks and more. Links to each article below. 1. How to reduce plant electricity use with VFDs The current generation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) have onboard data acquisition and processing that are connected to the network making them powerhouse assets for the modern plant. 2.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Erin Keating |Chris Vavra |Paul Avery |TPA Robot
Learning Objectives Learn about electricity use reductions with modern variable frequency drives (VFDs). Leverage onboard monitoring for enhanced motor management. Explore the efficiency gains of enhanced connectivity in motor control. VFD insights The proliferation of modern power electronics and advanced internet of things monitoring solutions have changed the concept of how motors are managed and controlled.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Paul Avery |TPA Robot
The top 10 Plant Engineering most-viewed content online in July 2024 posted over the last three months covered VFD maintenance, manufacturing expansion, NFPA 70E-2024 updates and more. Catch up with a link to each article below. 1. Look at targeted maintenance for variable frequency drive upkeepReturn on investment on a variable frequency drive goes up if the drive lasts for a long time. 2.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Paul Avery |Chris Vavra |TPA Robot
Learning ObjectivesUnderstand that heat is probably the biggest source of variable frequency drive (VFD) component failure. Learn how to maintain the best heat dissipation for a VFD. Review how to use the VFD’s keypad to assist in vetting drive issues. VFD insightsThis article covers how to maintain a variable frequency drive (VFD) by keeping it in proper operating shape with targeted preventive maintenance.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |TPA Robot
On February 22, 2024, Plant Engineering hosted a webcast on “Motors and drives: How to take advantage of the new rebate program.” After the presentation, Alison Maginot and Kirk Anderson answered questions from the audience. The following are questions that weren’t answered during the live event. Answer: Yes. Each system for which a qualified entity seeks to receive a rebate needs to be submitted individually.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |TPA Robot
Motor and drive insightsMotors and drives can run for a very long time and keep a plant efficient, but it needs the right equipment and knowledge behind it. Understanding the codes and standards behind motors and drives can help engineers enormously in maintaining their equipment. Over their operating lives, most ac induction motors exhibit common problems, from transients to voltage imbalances and single phasing. Therefore, being familiar with general troubleshooting techniques is important.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |TPA Robot
Top 5 Plant Engineering content over the past week covered picking the right drive, AI-driven solutions, electrical and power trends and more. Links to each article below. 1. To pick the right drive, ask the right questions Selecting a drive, whether for a new application or to replace an existing one, doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience. 2.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Lilly Vang |Joshua Hunter |Chris Vavra |TPA Robot
Learning Objectives Understand the purpose of motor starters. Learn about the common types of motor starters. Review the advantages and disadvantages of different motor starters. Motor starter insights Protecting the motor from the inrush current requires plant engineers to understand when motor starters can benefit a system. This article will provide an overview of the common types of motor starting methods for low-voltage induction motors along with pros and cons for each starting method.
