Applications of variable speed drive (VSD) in electrical motors energy savings

• Main Authors: Saidur R., Mekhilef S., Ali M.B., Safari A., Mohammed H.A.
• Other Authors: 6602374364
• Format: Review
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2023
• Subjects: Applications of VSD; Electrical motors; Energy savings; Variable speed drive; Economic analysis; Energy conservation; Investments; Magnetic materials; Speed; Different speed; Mechanical equipment; Modern technologies; Payback periods; Productivity improvements; Rotational forces; Voltage harmonics; Variable speed drives

Most motors are designed to operate at a constant speed and provide a constant output; however, modern technology requires different speeds in many applications where electric motors are used. A variable speed drive (VSD) is a device that regulates the speed and rotational force, or output torque of...