How can an ABB 4kW ACS355 inverter drive can do all this? By installing an ACS355 inverter drive to a 4kW sewage aerator improved reliability, reduced energy consumption, cut ammonia levels and reduced maintenance. The aerator was on an unmanned site, operated by Anglian Water, where the vertical rotor of the […]
South East Water award Mitsubishi Electric a Framework Agreement for Automation Products. A new Framework Agreement between South East Water and Mitsubishi Electric has been agreed for four years with an option to extend for a further two years. The framework agreement covers the supply of PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and associated equipment, as […]
Schneider Electric improving power availability at water treatment plants Water and energy are inextricably linked and equally important to preserve for future generations. As world population grows, and water scarcity increases, the world is faced with a twin challenges: producing more water with less water and distributing clean water to more people […]
In a wastewater treatment plant, spiral pump gearbox failures occurred repeatedly in the sludge recirculation pumping station, causing the site to use submersible pumps to maintain the flow. The introduction of vibration monitoring was key to preventing further wastewater pump failures. The maximum service life of a gearbox is about two and a half […]
IMO has developed two inverter drives sharing the same hardware configuration and accessories. The VXH is primarily for HVAC applications and the VXA (Aqua) for the water and wastewater industries. The VXA Aqua has features and functions tailored to satisfy the process and energy conservation requirements of the water industry. These include cascading […]