Drives: A growing emphasis on boosting energy efficiency and meeting energy requirements are increasing demand for frequency drives (VFD).

The global variable frequency drive (VFD) market is slated to experience healthy growth over the coming years. These drives are emerging as an integral part of several machine markets globally both small- and large-scale. They are used in applications ranging from small devices to large compressors. VFD are power conversion devices that are available as ac drives and servo drives.

It is estimated electric motors in industrial applications consume near one-fourth of the world’s energy. When these motors are combined with VFD in load service, their efficiency increases. With technological advancements in power electronics technology, VFD cost and size have reduced, while performance has improved.

This is likely to boost the incorporation of VFD in conveyors, electric fans, industrial pumps, and HVAC, among others.

VFD advantages

In the world, VFD are used across several end-use sectors, including infrastructure, industrial, power generation, conveying and oil and gas. Growing concerns regarding energy efficiency worldwide coupled with rising awareness about benefits of these drives are boosting their adoption across these sectors. In the oil & gas sector, these drives help in reducing installation and operating costs, optimizing pump operations, improving pump uptimes, and boosting oil production.