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Motors
Motor & Variable Speed Controller Technology
A brief history of the electric motor.
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Motors
Top Challenges & Considerations for Retrofitting a Motor
Users have several needs and goals in order to upgrade the pump system.
Voltage spectrum
Motors
Using ESA to Identify Vibration Problems
Although still in its infancy, electrical signature analysis can offer long-term benefits to users.
Torsional twisting of motor rotor
Motors
How to Use Motor Analyses to Solve Vibration Issues
Understand how resonance and drivetrain design issues might be behind vibration problems.
IMAGE 2: Electromechanical VSD overview on a high-power, high-speed pump (Images courtesy of Voith)
Motors
Save Energy & Costs With VSDs
Electromechanical VSDs can provide high efficiency for high-power, high-speed pumps.

A two-level VFD with input and output form waves
Motors
Understanding the Design Process for Motors & Drives
The complexity of pairing a motor with a VFD is a key point to consider, along with torque.
IMAGE 1: Examples of typical motor technical data (Images courtesy of designmotors)
Motors
Making Sense of Motor Technical Data
Understand how this data is presented and how to make it become clear.
Pipeline Pump
Motors
Energy Savings Advantages From Stiff Shaft VFD Motors
See the best fits among stiff or flexible shafts for motor operation.
VFD
5 Keys To Smart Staging/Destaging Pumps Using VFDs
Adding or removing auxiliary pumps based on the VFD controller algorithm creates an efficient pumping system.
Water tower
Motors
Powering Systems at Peak Efficiency With Permanent Magnet Technology
These motor systems can run at a synchronous speed, providing improved hydraulic performance.
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