Understand how resonance and drivetrain design issues might be behind vibration problems.
Motors
Motors are the most common source of power used by pumping systems. This technology is heavily regulated. Pumps by themselves are not variable speed, an option that many systems need to operate with peaks and ebbs during the run cycle, such as power generation. The addition of a variable frequency drive (VFD) gives it that capability.
Podcast also hits on the June 2022 issue of Pumps & Systems.
VFDs are used to control the speed of both induction and synchronous motors.
Learn how to protect your pump motors from damage.
Follow these simple steps for preseason preparation.
Electromechanical VSDs can provide high efficiency for high-power, high-speed pumps.
The complexity of pairing a motor with a VFD is a key point to consider, along with torque.
Understand how this data is presented and how to make it become clear.
The process should start with the basics of visual inspection, then progress to checking other aspects.
See the best fits among stiff or flexible shafts for motor operation.