By replacing a troublesome fluid coupling between a motor and gearbox with a VSD, £4,800 per year has been cut from a tile manufacturer’s energy bill at a UK tile glaze mill. The drive is protected to IP54, allowing it to resist water sprays when the mixer is being cleaned. The fluid-coupling at British […]
When should we replace our working VSDs? When to replace existing VSDs is an important decision for many organisations. Modern variable speed inverter drives (VSD) are very reliable. With earlier drives, the two biggest weaknesses were the cooling fans and the power capacitors, but in newer products, these components are designed to have […]
Factory automation was developed to control machines and processes, improve quality and productivity, and to reduce the need for human intervention. Increasingly it is used for managing energy costs. By fully integrating energy management with other enterprise systems processes can be streamlined and potential savings realised whilst product quality, production reliability and overall productivity […]
New ABB variable speed drive brings intelligent climate control. HVAC systems require intelligent fan control for proper airflow to protect the products and the people. Modern buildings rely on controlled airflow for productivity through comfort. In addition, precise control of pumps ensures water and piping systems provide consistent and fine-tuned climate control, and […]
Schneider Electric has published a white paper outlining key steps for reducing TCO in pumping systems Electricity usage costs are an ever-present factor in the total cost of ownership (TCO) for industrial pumping systems, and energy costs represents 40% of the TCO of a typical pump. It is possible to reduce the electrical […]