AC Drives Overview
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AC Drives Overview

Martech
Updated Jan 21, 2021

 Upon completion of this lesson, you will understand the basic designs, purposes, and applications for AC drive devices.

• Describe a typical AC drive and explain i ts operation

• Discuss the fundamental concept of reducing motor speed

• Identify the two main parts of an AC drive

• Describe the functions of each of the following components:

– Rectifier assembly

– Inverter

– Controls