Energy efficiencies from variable speed motor control in pumps, fans and compressors A large proportion of the electricity produced around the world is used to raise, move or pressurise liquids and gases with machines such as pumps, fans and compressors. With energy consumption awareness, attention must be paid to machine operation and the […]
The British Compressed Air Association [BCAS] provides ten top tips on working with compressed air, which can help end users use the utility efficiently, cost effectively and safely Ten tips you can’t ignore 1. Understand electrical consumption Some employees and businesses might have a misconception that compressed air is ‘free’ once they have […]
ABB drives reduce chiller compressor running costs by £6k p.a. Poole’s Pies of Wigan, in the UK, employs 100 staff and can produce 200,000 meat pies a day, as well as 80,000 other puff pastry products. Since refrigeration systems typically run 24 hours, most fan and pump applications are potential […]