Global demand for both energy and water conservation is having a tremendous impact on the home appliance market. The regulatory standards and recommendations are redefining a new generation of energy- ...

The AC induction motor (ACIM) is the most popular motor used in consumer and industrial applications. The motor is highly reliable, as its simple design has no brushes that could wear out, and it can ...

The topic of motors and motor control techniques is wide and varied. Part one of this two-part article will cover the principles of alternating-current (AC) motor operation and control. Part two will ...

The MC3PHAC Motor Control Unit is a pre-programmed, variable-speed, three-phase ac device. It provides a comprehensive motor-control solution for use in many industrial, automotive, and home ...

Delta IBT, Delta's business unit dedicated to smart building solutions, will showcase the latest innovations from its flagship brands, Delta Controls and LOYTEC. The presentation will highlight ...

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70 AC Drive is a proven solution designed for demanding industrial motor control tasks.

Electric motors in the developed world are consuming an enormous amount of energy. According to a report prepared in 2002 by Steven Nadel and colleagues at the American Council for an Energy Efficient ...

The inducer motor is a necessary component of modern, gas-powered, high-efficiency furnaces. If it's not working, the furnace ...

Vector Control, also known as Field Oriented Control or FOC is an AC motor control scheme that enables fine-grained control over a connected motor, through the precise control of its phases. In a ...

Choosing the right motor and VFD type depends on a variety of factors, however, it is necessary to first look at how the characteristics of a motor change when the speed is reduced —Sponsored article ...