The paper describes a variable frequency drive which consists of two elements: an electric drive (synchronous or asynchronous electric drives, that is, drives powered by alternating current are used in capacity of it), and a frequency converter able to control the amplitude and frequency of the voltage supplied to the drive. It becomes possible to control the speed of rotation of the electric motor and the torque on its shaft. The most optimal energy efficiency when using compressor units is achieved under the operating mode when its average daily load factor makes at least 85%. Under the mentioned operating mode fluctuations during the compressed air consumption will be minimal, and the most stable operation of the compressor at its rated nominal power is ensured. In practice, no more than 15% of all the industrial compressors are operated in such operating mode. For 85% of the compressor units the question of improving energy efficiency by regulating its capacity remains open. The method of capacity regulation by using a frequency converter is currently the most optimal and perfect, because adjusting the parameters of the electric drive in this way, the most accurate regulation of the compressed air pressure is provided, which allows reducing the energy consumption in the compressed air injection process, as well as extending the service life of the equipment used. There has been considered a device with frequency control of a compressor unit, debugging of which was carried out on the basis of a mathematical model, which allows choosing the most optimal parameters for frequency control of an electric drive of a compressor unit in order to increase energy efficiency. The analysis of all the advantages and disadvantages of frequency regulation is being carried out, as well as a comparative analysis for selecting the optimal frequency converter in terms of the import substitution

The article studies the factors influencing the quality of electricity in the power supply systems of sea vessels. Problems caused by electromagnetic interference on ships including voltage drop in the electrical networks due to the nonlinear loads in the system, as well as power asymmetry are considered. The necessity of using active filters in autonomous power systems is found out. A model of an active filter for a closed power supply system with a nonlinear asymmetric load has been developed. The diagram of the active filter model in MATLAB / Simulink environment is illustrated. The simulation was carried out paying attention to various parameters of the system. There has been given an example of a program code for transforming the abc coordinates to the dq coordinates. The disadvantage of the considered circuit is stated: the greater the asymmetry and nonlinearity of the load, the lower the power for current filtering. There are considered the dependences between the measured value of voltage harmonic distortion (according to International Electronic Commission (IEC) 61000-2-4: 2002) and the observed phenomena in the unit; the measured value of the harmonic current distortion and the observed phenomena in the unit. According to the simulation results, it was inferred that the active current compensating filter will improve the quality of power on board the ship. The filter eliminates the imbalance, evens current harmonics and compensates the reactive component of currents. The scheme is advisable for using in autonomous systems of limited power on the merchant ships.