Electrical energy savings in excess of 40% are achievable, by improving energy efficiency in drive systems is the statement made by CEMEP, the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics. CEMEP has updated its 32-page guidance brochure of the same name, which is available from the Gambica website. The brochure shows […]
Drives reduce labour costs and cut irrigation energy use 40% The cost of electricity means that for some South African farms, running their irrigation system is one of their largest operating expenses. To reduce electricity consumption, one the farm owner began looking for alternatives to the old irrigation system of running the […]
Are energy saving devices like sticking plasters? As the saying goes, if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it, and this is particularly true of energy usage. Everyone buys energy saving devices, but before energy costs can be significantly reduced, you need to know where they are going, so consumption data […]
New inverter brings reliability, intelligence ans cost savings to fan, pump and compressor application. False alarms and unnecessary service trips due to shut down of pumps and fans are increasingly unacceptable as industry strives for greater operational efficiency and plant availability. The new FR-F800 inverter drive from Mitsubishi Electric provides an intelligent solution […]
Energy efficiency in the public sector In decentralising services, government is moving more responsibility and decision making to Local Authorities. Budgets however do not necessarily follow, and more money must be raised locally. Given that governments are driving energy efficiency measures forward, one can imagine that the public sector must be […]