How to ensure reliable motor operation with variable frequency drives
A variable frequency drive (VFD) is the industry’s standard technique for controlling the speed and torques of induction motors. To ensure reliable operation of motors with VFDs, the user must consider various measures and best practices.
Safety VFDs: the foundation of production line flexibility and reduced cost
Certified safety VFDs introduce specialized functionalities for motor control that provide additional flexibility in system design and layout.
The 7 ways smart electric actuators empower industrial workplace safety
Using electric actuators in place of fluid-controlled systems can greatly improve reliability and safety while reducing the cost of ownership for most applications.
Latest plant engineering M&A, December 2024: ABB, Ecolab, FloWorks
The Bundy Group reported 19 plant automation transactions in its December report on mergers, acquisitions and capital placement activities. Analysis on the acquisitions and reports are highlighted below.
Top five Plant Engineering articles: January 6-12, 2025
Top articles on Plant Engineering this week covered topics including automation culture, predictive maintenance and digital transformation.
What is an arc flash study, and why do you need one now?
Do you need an arc flash study? We detail the ins and outs of an arc flash study and why your organization needs one.
Plant Engineering most-viewed content: December 2024
The most clicked articles from Plant Engineering in December 2024 covered grease consistency, VFDs and electrical maintenance plans.
Top five Plant Engineering articles, December 23-29, 2024
Top articles in Plant Engineering this week covered topics including toxic air pollution, where engineering jobs are located and industrial laser scanning.
Your questions answered: Predictive maintenance: What is condition monitoring, and is it a good choice?
This webinar focused on how to avoid costly, unplanned downtime by leveraging condition monitoring in a reliability plan.
Your questions answered: Detecting and reducing harmonics, distortion and noise in power systems
This webinar focuses on detecting and reducing harmonics, noise and distortion in power systems. Additional questions from this live webcast are addressed here.