3rd May 2013
Controlling the motor speed in flow applications offers some of the fastest energy saving pay-back times around, and below we show you how. The Altivar ATV61 drive from Schneider Electric UK is designed specifically to replace the valves and dampers used to control the flow of fluids (mostly air and water but any gasses […]
Read more1st May 2013
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 […]
Read more29th April 2013
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 […]
Read more26th April 2013
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 […]
Read more24th April 2013
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 […]
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