What does VSD mean on air compressor?

17, Jun. 2024

 

Variable speed drive air compressors - Atlas Copco USA

The largest component (about 70%) in the total cost of ownership for an industrial air compressor is not the equipment itself. It is electricity. A VSD compressor costs more to purchase than an otherwise identical fixed speed compressor, but the extra initial investment is typically returned through energy savings. VSD technology can reduce energy cost for a compressor by 35% to 50%, depending on the application and the size of the compressor, so annual savings with VSD can range from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

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The savings can be so significant that governments and electric utilities may offer financial incentives, such as rebates, tax credits or interest free loans, to encourage companies to upgrade to more energy-efficient VSD technology that helps reduce overall consumption of electricity and minimize sudden spikes in demand.

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VSD explained

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VSD technology works best with rotary screw compressors. A rotary screw compressor's flow rate and power consumption are virtually proportional to speed. As the motor adapts its speed to reflect demand, the rotary screw elements adapt in sync so the amount of compressed air delivered matches demand. (Atlas Copco rotary screw compressors, both VSD and fixed-speed, are available in oil-injected and oil-free versions, and in a wide range of sizes to suit practically any application.)

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