9th May 2014
ABB has published a booklet to help users select the most appropriate ac variable speed drive for their application. Curiously called the ABB micro drives : Drive dimensioning guide, the twelve page guide explains the impact of varying application and environmental considerations that affect a drive’s performance. Selecting (dimensioning) the drive correctly […]
Read more7th May 2014
Changing a baler from a fixed speed compressor motor to variable speed has saved a UK manufacturer £2800 p.a. in energy usage. Smurfit Kappa’s Northampton plant produces packaging such as fruit and vegetable trays, fresh produce boxes and retail-ready packaging. A hydraulic baler is used to compact off-cuts from the company’s cardboard processing […]
Read more5th May 2014
The Schneider Electric Altivar 31C is an enclosed inverter drive for applications of 0.18 to 15kW requiring an IP55 environment, and allowing the drive to be mounted close to the motor replacing a DOL or other starter. Designed for use with simple machines, the ATV31C is available for 200/240V single phase or 380/500V […]
Read more2nd May 2014
Mitsubishi Electric and its subsidiary ME-Automation Projects GmbH, will be presenting a range of innovative solutions designed for the water market at this year’s IFAT. They will include energy-saving, energy management and condition monitoring solutions, but the focus of their presence at the trade fair this year is the PMSXpro control system. […]
Read more30th April 2014
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 […]
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