Danfoss drives optimize the control of compressors to reduce energy consumption and provide constant pressure regulation. Speed control is advantageous when an air compressor is running for long periods at part-load. And fewer starts and stops reduce mechanical wear.
For instance, compressor-driven chillers are reliant on the energy-saving features of drives to efficiently dissipate as much heat as possible. Hygiene requirements demand drives with robust enclosures that resist daily high-pressure washdowns. Danfoss has a number of VLT® drives of varying sizes with IP66/UL Type 4X protection that will fulfill this need.
Cascade configuration enables optimal interaction between compressor and drive under partial load. The base load is handled by a single compressor controlled by a VLT® Refrigeration Drive. When consumption rises, the drive starts up additional compressors one at a time. As a result, the compressors work largely at their optimum efficiency point, and the drive constantly maintains maximum energy efficiency throughout the system. The same principle also applies to drive-controlled fans and pumps.
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Use filters to ensure the best possible reliability and efficiency for AC drives in system configurations where power quality and motor protection is a high priority.
Functional extensions are options which increase the flexibility of an AC drive by extending I/Os and by providing dedicated interfaces for a wide variety of feedback devices.
FC103 is dedicated to controlling compressors, pumps and fans for significant energy savings in refrigeration plants.
The VLT® AutomationDrive FC301 / FC302 is designed for variable speed control of all asynchronous motors and permanent magnet motors. It comes in a standard version (FC301) and an advanced high dynamic version (FC302) with additional functionalities.
Whatever the environment, the iC7-Automation delivers the reliability and performance you need. With connectivity, security and intelligence, this drive lets you take advantage of the latest in Industrial IoT.
VLT® Refrigeration Drive provides optimal control of the dehumidifier in the hay drying process.
VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 maximizes pump efficiency and optimizes energy savings as part of boiler-house renovation project.