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Sustainability’s role in variable speed drives

Control Engineering

Variable speed drive insights A variable speed drive (VSD) enables an advanced type of motor control, allowing the speed and torque of an electric motor can be varied. A VSD can reduce energy consumption by controlling the speed of the motor according to the actual load requirements. The global community is facing unprecedented environmental challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion.