Mike Howell
EASA Technical Support Specialist
End users desiring speed and/or torque control often buy variable-frequency drives (VFDs) to modify existing applications where a standard induction motor is in place. Frequently, they try to control costs by using that existing standard induction motor. Before taking that path, however, it is best to consider a few areas of concern with the approach.
Topics covered in this article include:
- Speed-torque characteristics
- Shaft currents
- Installation
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ANSI/EASA AR100
More information on this topic can be found in ANSI/EASA AR100
EASA Technical Manual
More information on this topic can be found in EASA's Technical Manual- Section 2: AC Machines
- Section 5: Electronics
- Section 8: Bearings
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