Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives: 1-Part Live Webinar 0522
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Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives
1-Part Live Webinar
Overview
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are a common tool for improving process and quality control and for realizing energy savings in pumping systems. This webinar outlines the general concepts for using a VFD in pumping applications and covers their fundamental principles of operation. Registrants will be presented with application considerations that are typically outside the boundaries of the VFD (such as the environment and the electrical system), but that have a significant influence on its selection and operation. Also covered are safety and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives and their proper maintenance.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners should be able to:
- Understand the benefits of variable frequency drives and the types of pumping applications that are most suitable for their use.
- Be familiar with the basic architecture of VFD systems, including AC induction motors.
- Understand the basic considerations that apply to selecting and applying a VFD in a pumping system
- Understand how the environment (temperature, altitude, cooling, etc.) affects the selection and operation of a VFD
- Understand how the electrical system (grounding, power quality, input/output cables, etc.) affects the selection and operation of the VFD
- Be able to troubleshoot the drive and electrical components and understand the likely causes of performance issues
- Be able to troubleshoot the motor and mechanical components and understand the likely causes of performance issues
- Understand the key elements of VFD maintenance.
Registration Fees
| HI Member Type | Fee |
| Member | $89.25 |
| Associate Member | $89.25 |
| Standards Partner | $89.25 |
| Training Partner | $89.25 |
| Industry Partner | $113.05 |
| Academic Partner | $113.05 |
| Non-Member/Partner | $119.00 |
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Group Registration
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Webinar Instructions
- Click the "Contents" tab and select "View Live Webinar". After viewing the entire video, return to the Contents tab.
- Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed to the next session. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
- Continue this process until you view and complete all the parts for this Webinar Series.
- Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window.
- Click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits & Certificate to save or print your certificate of completion. If you ever lose your certificate, you can come back to the PSM website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).
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Raj Narayanan
Product Manager, Open variable frequency drives & Softstarters, Industrial Controls Division, Eaton
Eaton
Narayanan has more than 25 years of experience with VFDs in various roles in Project engineering, project management, application engineering and product management. Raj is responsible for Eaton’s VFD product strategy including new product development and product feature enhancements. Raj holds a masters degree in electrical engineering from the University of Wollongong, Australia and MBA from the University of Minnesota.
Austen Scudder
Global Product Line Manager for Drives, Soft Starters, and Enclosed Control at Eaton
Eaton
He brings 15 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, marketing, innovation leadership, and software/IoT transformation.
Austen is responsible for the Marketing, Customer Support, Aftermarket, and Application Engineering functions (US). His focus is on drives growth and global product line strategy. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and enjoys outdoor activities including distance running and cycling.
PDH Credits
One (1) PDH credits will be issued upon completion of this live webinar series.
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Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Pump Systems Matter is a board-approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers: License # CEA361.
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Pump Systems Matter is an approved continuing professional competency sponsor for the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors: Sponsor # S-0523.
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Pump Systems Matter is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for professional engineers in New York State: NYS Sponsor # 241.
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