ABB online energy saving calculator

Although electricity costs may fall over the next couple of years, they will never return to the price levels we enjoyed. This makes saving energy and the adoption of sustainable technologies of vital importance to business. ABB’s online energy saving calculator is a tool that helps justify the business case for installing variable speed drives […]

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For 2G and 3G the writing is on the wall

With the inexorable growth of 5G and later 6G mobile networks the UK Government has announced the closure of 2G and 3G networks. This is to encourage the smooth transition to faster, more advanced 5G, and public ambition for Open RAN rollout as part of the Telecoms Supply Chain Diversification Strategy. A Radio Access Network […]

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Cascading circuit breakers to optimise installation costs

Under overload conditions, both selective and cascading circuit breakers systems are selective, with only the breaker nearest the fault tripping. The difference is under short circuit conditions. Selectivity Circuit breaker selectivity minimises the impact of electrical faults by ensuring that only the downstream breaker closest to the fault trips. This preserves continuity of power for […]

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ABB VSDs save more than energy by saving cost and space

According to ABB, their variable speed drives VSDs save more than energy. Users recognise ABB drives for their ability to run motors at speeds that match the demand of the process. As a result, they will lower the running cost. Yet, in addition to speed control, the drives include functions that make many traditional components […]

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ABB guide to improving car park ventilation and saving energy

Although UK car demand may be falling, the need for parking spaces remains as high as ever. Town centre parking space is at a premium, so car park operators are finding ways to fit cars into smaller spaces. Improving car park ventilation has an important part to play both by improving air quality and saving […]

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