What Are the Advantages of a 36 Pulse VFD Unit Compared to a 12 Pulse?

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The discussion highlights the advantages of a 36 Pulse Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) unit compared to a 12 Pulse unit. A 36 Pulse VFD provides superior harmonic distortion cancellation, resulting in a more accurate approximation of a sinusoidal wave. This increased pulse count significantly enhances performance and efficiency in applications requiring precise motor control.

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  • Knowledge of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques
  • Familiarity with harmonic distortion concepts
  • Basic principles of sinusoidal waveforms
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Hi,

I would like to ask if anyone with VFD and PWM - Invertor knowledge could give me a run down on the advantages of a 36 Pulse VFD Unit in comparison to a 12 Pulse? Is the cancellation of harmonics a factor in Pulse selection?

Thankyou

C
 
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The more pulses you have the better you can approximate the sinusoidal wave. And the more pulses you have the lower the harmonic distortion.
 

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