Customers using HVAC are now demanding greener equipment to provide their heating, ventilation and cooling. Also, tightening regulations mean that manufacturers have to ensure that the pumps and fans they supply meet with these regulations. As well as electrical efficiencies mechanical design solutions can be utilised. One mechanical solution is the replacement of a single … Continue reading →
Award recognises contribution training has made to tackling crucial issues such as energy reduction and leakage prevention. ABB has won “Contribution to Skills and Training” at the annual Motion Control Industry (MCI) awards, held in Birmingham in May. The prize recognises ABB’s commitment to helping industries to tackle their biggest challenges – from cutting energy … Continue reading →
On the 14th May 2019 we hosted an ABB training day on Harmonics and Mitigation Methods for the Water Industry. The interest for the training was very high, both morning and afternoon sessions were fully booked within a day of publishing them, prompting us to add another date. The Course Itself The training day was … Continue reading →
IDS are proud to announce that in a recent UVDB Verify audit by Achilles, we scored 100% across the board! Over the last few years IDS have achieved consistently high scores, for several years scoring multiple 100% in the different categories, but this the first time we have had 100% across the board. A UVDB … Continue reading →
New Date Added! Due to the high level of response we received we have added another date for the Harmonics and Mitigation Methods for the Water Industry training course. The first day was booked up in just two days, so we decided to add another on: Wednesday 12th June IDS are hosting a half day training … Continue reading →
Users of low voltage variable speed drives (VSD) can now keep processes running, test new applications or prove predicted energy savings before purchase, through a leasing program provided by the ABB authorised value provider network. ABB has invested significantly in the rollout of a variable speed drive hire fleet across the United Kingdom and Ireland, … Continue reading →
New ABB training course explains why leaks occur and how to prevent them using variable speed drives ABB has launched a Lunch ‘n’ Learn training session that shows how water companies can use variable speed drives (VSDs) to make dramatic improvements in their leakage rates. As part of the 2019 price review from the UK … Continue reading →
We are frequently asked how to run an inverter from a generator, Industrial Technical Account Manager for IDS, Leon Ball explains all: The main power supply to many applications today are backed up using a generator in the event that the main power source is lost. It is essential to ensure that when main power … Continue reading →
Do not fall into the trap of dismissing variable speed drives (VSD) as nothing more than motor controllers, warns ABB’s Andy Preston. To use a drive merely to start or stop a motor and make it go faster or slower, is to miss the huge cost saving potential built within the product. Panels containing pump … Continue reading →
Rob Wood, UK Sales Manager – LV Motors, ABB Limited, says: The world is facing a serious energy challenge. Demand for electricity will grow faster than for any other form of final energy. Pressures to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions come from everywhere. One of the simplest ways to address this challenge … Continue reading →
