Variable Speed Drive (VSD) & Fixed Speed Drive (Switchboard)

Course Content

Introduction to ESP Drive Systems (VSD & FSD)
Components and Functions of Switchboards (FSD)
Principles of Variable Speed Drives (VSD)
3 Topics
Basic VSD working principle (frequency control)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) explained
Impact of speed control on pump performance
Drive Selection: When to Use FSD vs. VSD
Installation, Startup, and Safety Considerations
Operational Adjustments and Optimization with Drives
3 Topics
VSD setpoints (frequency, voltage, ramp-up rates)
Remote monitoring and automation features
Troubleshooting and Maintenance of ESP Drives
3 Topics
Common VSD faults (overcurrent, undervoltage, harmonics)
Diagnostic tools in modern VSDs
Preventive maintenance best practices