Anyone can call their inverter an HVAC drive, but the ACH550 has been developed specifically for HVAC systems using ABB’s experience of over thirty years in the industry. With more than 500,000 drives for HVAC installed globally, these highly reliable drives with built-in BACnet easily integrate into building management systems. Installing ACH550 makes […]
D700 concept is Mitsubishi Electric UK’s entry level inverter drive and offers users assured and reliable performance from a flexible compact low cost drive family. The range is for 220/240V single phase supply from 0.1 to 2.2kW and for 380/480V three phase from 0.4 to 7.5kW. Called the micro drive by Mitsubishi, they are […]
Managing rising energy costs The Climate change levy changed on 6 April 2013 to enable discounts of 90% for energy intensive industry users achieving their energy saving targets. According to the Carbon Trust, running motors and drives uses almost two thirds of the electricity consumed by UK industry. Altivar 61 variable speed drives were developed […]
An independent guide is to assist the users with selecting the best motor and control technology for a given application has been produced by UK Trade Association GAMBICA. It addresses the differences in motor efficiency ratings; different control methods, and the decision process for fixed or variable speed control. The International Electrotechnical Commission […]
Variable-flow chilled water systems Many installed air conditioners use chilled water system and by installing ABB UK ACH550-01 inverter drives maintain higher comfort zones and reduce operating costs. Chilled water supply temperatures typically range from 5 – 10°C and the return water temperature is 5 – 10°C higher. This temperature increase resulting from the […]