Efficient energy management: is variable frequency drives the solution

Over the last few years the cost of power electricity has increased significantly. Researchers and manufacturers of electrical goods have been trying to find ways to minimize the use of power electricity while maintaining the efficiency of electrical equipments. To provide efficient energy management for today's market, manufacturers are now turning to a technology known as variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs are being used for various equipments ranging from small electrical appliances to the largest of mine mill drives and compressors. Household air conditioning compressors, for example, are not short of running on VFD technology. This concept paper will discuss the alternative use of this energy. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd.