Finding energy savings may mean replacing healthy motors. Most new equipment using electric motors of any size is optimised for energy consumption. However, there are still opportunities for reducing energy use in older motors, even if they are operating healthily. You just need to look for them. Clearly the larger the motor, […]
As producers know only too well, unplanned machine downtime carries significant penalties, from lost production to waste of spoiled product and unhappy customer. By offering advanced machine solutions, Omron’s answer to significantly improve the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of your installed machine to avoid stoppages. The Integrated Automation of Omron’s Sysmac a philosophy is […]
How significant is non-operating cost in the TCO of an HVAC system? Cost of ownership, or the lifetime cost of HVAC equipment is usually the total of purchase price and operating cost. However, ABB Drives argues that the costs of an HVAC system that is not running due to failure are also […]
Inverter drives in the water industry. As with most industries, water companies are following legislation that encourages operations to be more efficient. An example of this is sewage waste being used to generate energy. When implemented locally. it reduces the energy input of the process. Unsurprisingly, inverters or variable speed drives are […]
Benefits of override mode for VSDs in buildings Override mode is a function that helps engineers designing escape routes in the event of building fires. It also allows emergency services to easily trigger these essential functions to aid in the evacuation of residents or whilst fighting fires. Large buildings and other […]