The New Vidar Motor.
ITT/Vidar
ITT Inc. announces VIDAR, a motor that integrates variable-speed intelligence directly into the motor for industrial applications such as pumps, fans, and fluid process systems.
VIDAR is designed to reduce energy usage, maintenance costs, and equipment downtime by embedding variable-speed control into the motor. It eliminates the need for external variable frequency drives (VFDs) and mechanical control components like throttled valves or dampers.
VIDAR's motor includes:
- Utilizes patented AC-Link technology, replacing conventional AC-to-DC-to-AC VFD systems with a more streamlined AC-to-AC approach.
- Reduces VFD size by 60% by eliminating bulky capacitors and integrating the motor and VFD into a single unit.
- Fits within the standard footprint of a conventional motor, requiring no additional enclosures or specialized wiring.
- Uses a high-efficiency synchronous reluctance magnet-assisted motor designed to IEEE-841 specifications.
- Meets CSA Class 1 Division 2 requirements for hazardous environments.
- Complies with IEEE-519 power quality standards for consistent performance in industrial settings.
- Lowers energy consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to fixed-speed motors with mechanical controls.
- Enables precise motor speed control to maintain consistent flow rates and adapt to changing workloads.
- Under testing, reduced power consumption by 52% when replacing a fixed-speed motor on an industrial pump, achieving the same output with reduced energy use.
VIDAR meets IEEE-841, CSA Class 1 Division 2, and IEEE-519 standards, making it suitable for industrial applications requiring energy-efficient motor control.
