IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
For more than 20 years we at IDS have been analysing, surveying and highlighting viable energy-saving potentials for customers in almost every industry. Often by creating new and innovative uses of the inverter technology. But how do we know what applications will benefit from inverter control? Below are our 5 steps to energy efficient motor control: 5 Steps to Energy Efficient Motor Control 1. We start with a guided survey of your plant with a…
In this video, George Dodwell from ABB demonstrates PID Control. Using our demo rig, which comprises of an inverter, a fan, a damper and a pressure control point. The pressure is fairly crucial to this demonstration. George explains that PID Control is the principle of using an inverter to control the speed of an application. An example would be, if you stay overnight in a hotel, take a shower in the morning at the same…
In this video IDS MD, Blaise Ford demonstrates how inverters save energy. In the video Blaise uses our demo rig, otherwise known as the balloon machine, to demonstrate how you can save energy on a centrifugal load, in this case a fan, but it also applies to pumps. The rig comprises of an inverter, a motor, a fan and a damper. Blaise uses the damper to control the air flow and then he uses the…
Inverter Drive Systems joins the Energy Efficiency Movement. At IDS, everything we do is centred around energy saving, whether that is for our customers or ourselves. For more than 20 years we have been analysing, surveying and highlighting viable energy saving potentials for customers in almost every industry. Often by creating new and innovative uses of inverter technology. Internally we have long since reduced our own carbon footprint to minimal levels and additionally we have…
Earlier this year we joined JUST ONE Tree and made a commitment to plant 10 tress for every Electric Motor Energy Survey we conduct. We have always been passionate about reducing energy consumption and lowering CO2 emissions. This is reflected in our continuous work internally to reduce our own consumption and over 20 years working with customers to increase their efficiency. It was a natural progression to see what work we could aid on the…
A quarry in the Midlands is set to save an astonishing £88k per annum on their energy costs and will reduce their CO2 by 197 tonnes per year. Midlands Quarry Set To Save £88k per Annum In a recent motor energy survey, our team analysed this Midlands quarry and found 7x pumps that would benefit from inverter control. The motors running the pumps range from 37 – 132 kW however, as is often the case…
Some exciting news from the team at IDS we have joined JUST ONE Tree! As a team we have always been interested in reducing energy consumption and thereby lowering the carbon footprint of the industries we work with, it is one of the main benefits of inverter technology after all! Now with the UK Government’s drive for Net Zero, it seemed like a great time to join with this amazing venture. IDS Join JUST ONE…
Due to the global chip shortage, we are advising that some variable speed drives may have longer than usual lead times. Here at IDS, we are working hard with our in-house stock, hire drives and alternative inverter models to mitigate the repercussions this variable speed drive shortage might have for our customers. Variable Speed Drive Stock As a part of our commitment as an ABB VP, here at IDS we carry a stock of over…
Following the success of the ABB variable speed drive webinars over the last couple of years, ABB and IDS are once again teaming up to provide these valuable online learnings. The experts at ABB have created these webinars with the intention of sharing knowledge and best practices. The webinar topics run from; an introduction to variable speed drives, through to the latest digital technology and specific topics like PID, harmonics, variable speed drives in borehole…
How Does an Inverter Reduce Energy Consumption? Inverters are used in conjunction with electric motors. An inverter’s basic function is to allow speed control over the motor. Without an inverter, a motor is either off or running at affixed speed. Flow control of applications such as fans and pumps are usually achieved by using a valve or damper – there is a far better way to achieve this flow control, one that will save a…
