How Variable Frequency Drives Save Energy in Commercial Cold Rooms & Refrigeration Applications.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) improve the energy efficiency of commercial cooling systems, including chillers and cool rooms, by optimising the operation of pumps, compressors, evaporators, and fans.
VFDs give you absolute control, with feedback from sensors within the system. In turn, they can control the system output, reducing unnecessary energy wastage. Reducing energy consumption is critical to reducing operating costs. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEC), the global share of electricity & energy usage of motor-related equipment accounts for 46% of energy consumption, dwarfing that of lighting at 19%.
Cold Room Refrigeration Applications can use Variable Frequency Drives to reduce their energy expenditure
MEAN WELL has launched a new line of VFDs targeting these issues for synchronous reluctance motors (SYNRM), induction motors, & brushless direct current motors (BLDC). These are typically found in air conditioning systems, chillers, cold rooms, compressors, pumps, and evaporator systems.
MEAN WELL’s VFDs ensure your system can operate efficiently, reducing energy wastage. Thereby, saving money on energy expenditure.
There are two variants within the MEAN WELL variable frequency drive range:
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
- U Type Metal Case
We have detailed their respective input and output parameters and the applications they are best suited to below, together with other useful features such as programmability.
These variable frequency drives provide a powerful building block, which is easily interfaced with microprocessors for precise and safe control.
PCB Type 150~350W Outputs
Models: VFD-150P / 250P / 350P-48
- Suited for 48V Motor
- Inputs: 20~55Vdc
- Outputs: 150~350W
- Programmable: No
PCB Type 250~750W Outputs
Models: VFD-250P / 350P-230
- Suited for 200V~240V Motor
- Inputs: 90~264Vac
- Outputs: 250~750W
- Programmable: Yes
- Onboard PFC, standard control & sensor signals for motor speed & braking.
U Type Metal Case 250~750W Outputs
Models: VFD-200C / 350C/ 750C-230
- Suited for 200V~240V Motor
- Inputs: 90~264Vac
- Outputs: 250~750W
- Programmable: Yes
- Onboard PFC, standard control & sensor signals for motor speed & braking.
The MEAN WELL VFD series is designed and built to comply with IEC/EN62800-5-1 and electromagnetic compatibility standards IEC/EN61800-3. All MEAN WELL VFDs are fanless for noise-free and reliable operation, boasting efficiency ratings of up to 93% and providing 200% peak current.
In Summary
The MEAN WELL VFDs are highly efficient, lightweight, and offer quiet operation with easy control. They are suitable for SYNRMs (synchronous reluctance motors), induction motors, and BLDC (brushless direct current motors). Power output options range from 150W to 750W outputs.
** Note: The MEAN WELL VFD Series is a new product to MEAN WELL Australia and is ready for your inquiry, however, our teams are still in the process of listing on our site. Please contact the MEAN WELL Australia team and we can send a data sheet at your request. **
If you would like to improve the efficiency and associated running costs of your system, MEAN WELL Australia can help.
Contact us on 1300 632 693 or send an email via our contact form.
