Power-electronics contributing to the Green and Clean World

Invention of the electric motor has since, spurred its wide spread application to convert electrical energy in to mechanical work. As its usefulness grew, engineers were challenged to develop control techniques to match the speed and torque of the motor to that of the driven load to achieve optimal performance. The advent of Power Electronics was crucial in achieving variable speed operation of motors. Hence, it can be said that Power Electronics has contributed to the prosperity of today's worldwide economy and allowed people to lead a joyous and peaceful life. However, at the same time, the amount of electrical energy consumed by electric motors accounts for the We have to be aware of this fact and its consequential influence on global warming. This paper discusses variable speed motors drives. It reviews Yaskawa's contribution to industrial inverter drives and introduces a technology road map to realize a “Greener World” with all its future prospects.

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