16th December 2016
In addition to providing variable the speed of motors, inverter drives can also be used to stop them quickly by applying a braking torque to the motor. The energy released during this process is normally absorbed by a braking circuit and dissipated through braking resistors in the form of heat However, regenerative variable […]
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While an industrial enterprise may realise its pumping system could be more effective, what may not be obvious is that energy-efficient pumps can help reduce utility expenses. Here’s why. Electricity costs account for 40% of the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a pump. By following energy management best practices, a manufacturer can decrease […]
Read more12th December 2016
Mitsubishi Electric’s Smart Condition Monitoring (SCM) solutions use an intelligent sensor controller to provide an overview of plant operations using traffic-light style alerts. Integrated within this as detailed diagnostics, in-depth analysis and recommended actions to minimise unscheduled downtime and maximise asset availability. Replaces vibration analysis For example, in rotating machines, increases in operating temperature, […]
Read more9th December 2016
As considered earlier, EN 50598 is a standard that defines two new energy efficiency classifications for variable-speed drives. Here, ABB Drives UK Ltd explain in more depth how these efficiencies will be calculated. New methodology One of the helpful feature of EN 50598 is that it provides a methodology for measuring the efficiency of […]
Read more7th December 2016
Manufacturers’ organisation the EEF is calling on the UK Government to speed up plans for the introduction of a consistent and coherent long-term industrial strategy to ensure that manufacturers’ growth ambitions are fully supported across the pre- and post-EU membership. It is based on a recent study a study – Manufacturing Ambitions: an industrial strategy […]
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