How do variable speed drives reduce energy costs?

Many plant owners are confused how variable speed drives (inverters) save them money: after all if they were that good everyone would use them, wouldn’t they?  A frequently asked question is “What’s the difference between using inverter drives and my ventilation fans being thermostatically controlled?”   According to estimates, motors consume 70% of the energy […]

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ATV212 and ATV61 bring new sales for HVAC pump manufacturer.

  By adopting Schneider Electric’s Altivar ATV 212 and ATV61 inverter drives, US based pump company Taco, Inc., was able to improve flow control and reduce power consumption of their HVAC pumps in response to customer demand.   As energy concerns gained increasing visibility with building owners, the HVAC/ pump industry has moved to reduce energy costs and provide […]

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New IMO Jaguar energy saving drives for water and HVAC industries

  IMO Precision Controls UK has release two new Jaguar energy saving inverter drives with functions incorporated specifically to support HVAC (VXH) and water industry applications (VXA).  Both torque vector controlled models have been designed from scratch in consultation with industry experts worldwide and satisfy the specific requirements of those industries.   Both ranges incorporate […]

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