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SmartD Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive

May 8, 2024

The Clean Power VFD™

Introducing the SmartD Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive which makes motor control Simpler. Smaller. Smarter.

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SmartD Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive

In a recent blog post, SmartD delved into the challenges associated with the introduction of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) into electrical systems. As a brief reminder, these challenges stem from the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), a fundamental aspect of VFD functionality. This waveform introduces complications such as voltage spikes, corona discharge, common mode voltage, and harmonic distortion.

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