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VFD

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006445

A Variable Frequency Drive, an electronic device that controls the speed of an AC electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply. It allows for precise control over motor operation, leading to energy savings and improved process control. VFDs are widely used in industrial applications such as pumps, fans, and conveyors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006445
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectEnergy and utilities
TranslationsGerman: VFD; Spanish: VFD; French: VFD
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006445",
  "term": "VFD",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A Variable Frequency Drive, an electronic device that controls the speed of an AC electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage of its power supply. It allows for precise control over motor operation, leading to energy savings and improved process control. VFDs are widely used in industrial applications such as pumps, fans, and conveyors.",
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "translations": {
    "de": "VFD",
    "es": "VFD",
    "fr": "VFD"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/vfd/"
}

Record 7,040 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.