A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the electric motor. Other names for a VFD are variable speed drive, adjustable speed drive, adjustable frequency drive, AC drive, microdrive, and inverter. Frequency (or hertz) is directly related to the motor’s speed (RPMs). In other words, the faster the frequency, the faster the RPMs go. If an application does not require an electric motor to run at full speed, the VFD can be used to ramp down the frequency and voltage to meet the requirements of the electric motor’s load. As the application’s motor speed requirements change, the VFD can simply turn up or down the motor speed to meet the speed requirement.

Course Coverage:

  • Introduction
  • Mechanical Theory
  • Basic VFD Electricity Theory
  • Introduction to AC Motors
  • PWM vs VFDs
  • VFD Applications
  • Conclusion & Summary

Participant Profile:
This course is recommended for electrical engineers, technicians, designers and electrical maintenance personnel responsible for variable frequency drives.

Instructor Profile:
An experienced and highly qualified professional in the field of VFDs will conduct this course.

Methodology:
This course will be delivered through lectures, multimedia presentation, videos and hands-on practice on latest equipment.

Learning Outcome:
This course is designed to enable participants to:

  • Properly Match a Drive to a Machine
  • Choose the Correct Motor
  • Choose the Best Type of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
  • Identify & Correct Drive System Problems
  • Identify & Test Major Drive Components
  • Perform Start-Up of an AC Drive
  • Program & Adjust the Drive for Desired Operation