Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives: 1-Part Webinar - February 15, 2023
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Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives
Date: February 14th, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM (EST)
PDH Credits: 1
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. Participants 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 successful completion of this webinar, participants will 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
- Troubleshoot the drive and electrical components and understand the likely causes of performance issues
- Troubleshoot the motor and mechanical components and understand the likely causes of performance issues
- Understand the key elements of VFD maintenance.
SKU: LW411A
Miles Mahaffy
Manager – NAM Application Development Center
Danfoss
Miles graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University at Kingston Ontario Canada and concentrated on Power Electronics and controls. He began his career in 1990 with ABB in the growing Drives industry in design and development. He progressed his knowledge and experience by holding positions in: Firmware development, Applications engineering, Regional Sales (Canada and the US) and Drives product management.
Miles resides in Milwaukee Wisconsin where he where he currently markets and promotes Drives for Danfoss.
In his spare time, Miles enjoys sailboat racing on lake Michigan, and downhill skiing with his family.
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| HI Member Type | 1-Part Live Webinar | 2-Part Live Webinar | 3-Part Live Webinar | 4-Part Live Webinar |
| Member | $89.25 | $119.25 | $149.25 | $179.25 |
| Associate Member | $89.25 | $119.25 | $149.25 | $179.25 |
| Standards Partner | $89.25 | $119.25 | $149.25 | $179.25 |
| Training Partner | $89.25 | $119.25 | $149.25 | $179.25 |
| Industry Partner | $113.05 | $151.05 | $189.05 | $227.05 |
| Academic Partner | $113.05 | $151.05 | $189.05 | $227.05 |
| Non-Member/Non-Partner | $119.00 | $159.00 | $199.00 | $239.00 |
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For Member, Associate Member, Standards Partner, and Training Partner
| Number of Attendees | 1-Part Live Webinar | 2-Part Live Webinar | 3-Part Live Webinar | 4-Part Live Webinar |
| 1 | $89.25 | $119.25 | $149.25 | $179.25 |
| 2-5 | $71.40 | $95.40 | $119.40 | $143.40 |
| 6-10 | $62.75 | $83.75 | $104.75 | $125.75 |
| 11+ | $53.55 | $71.55 | $89.55 | $107.55 |
For Non-Member/Partner
| Number of Attendees | 1-Part Live Webinar | 2-Part Live Webinar | 3-Part Live Webinar | 4-Part Live Webinar |
| 1 | $119.00 | $159.00 | $199.00 | $239.00 |
| 2-5 | $95.20 | $127.20 | $159.20 | $191.20 |
| 6-10 | $83.30 | $111.30 | $139.30 | $167.30 |
| 11+ | $71.40 | $95.40 | $119.40 | $143.40 |
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PDH Credits
PDH credit(s) will be issued upon successful completion of the quiz for 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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