Middle East Energy Dubai 2021 has just launched its Critical and Backup Power Week in the third of its four-week series of online events which opened on May 17. Formerly known as Middle East Electricity, the major energy event is being held as a virtual platform for discussion and information sharing in view of the global pandemic.

All manufacturers of three-phase alternating-current (AC) motors have motor product lines which are suitable for operation on variable-frequency drives (VFDs). Through precision RPM and torque control of motors with VFDs, at least 30 per cent of energy costs can be saved.