Changing three 180 kW, fixed-speed re-circulation pumps to variable speed inverter drive control has saved Yorkshire water over £60k pa in energy use. The filter re-circulation pumps at Yorkshire Water’s Esholt Waste water Treatment Works are used to pump final effluent to the filter distribution chamber, diluting the effluent and providing the […]
The MX2 IP54 inverter is now available in a robust housing for distributed installation. A built-in class 1 EMC filter, the easy wiring access and the front-mounted USB connector make installation and commissioning simple. The MX2 IP54 is designed for indoor and outdoor standalone inverter applications up to 15 kW 400V three phase. […]
The ACQ810 drives from ABB UK provide several built-in features to improve pumping efficiency and reliability across the water and wastewater industry. From single pump to multi-pump solutions, ABB drive features such as anti-jam/pump cleaning, level control and pump priority help reduce downtime and maintenance costs. Other built-in features like, sleep and boost, and flow […]
Huge numbers of electric motors in British Industry are wasting energy because the benefits of using variable speed inverter drives are still not fully appreciated. To make understanding clearer, Mitsubishi Electric UK has developed a simple demonstration video and online virtual demo at their Customer Technology Centre in Hatfield. Inverters have been […]
One third of CEOs and Managing Directors have taken control of energy efficiency decisions according to a joint survey released by the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) and energy supplier npower. It says Britain’s manufacturers are increasing their investment in strategic energy management and efficiency, in order to improve their competitive position against a backdrop of rising […]