Variable speed drives are synonymous with energy saving (click here if you need a reminder how drives save energy), but did you know there is an additional function within ABB Drives that will give you energy savings without reducing power? Watch this video from IDS’ Blaise Ford to find out how to activate the ABB … Continue reading →
Tips to Save Energy with Variable Speed Drives In today’s energy-conscious world, industry is increasingly focused on finding ways to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and improve energy efficiency. One often overlooked solution is the use of variable speed drives (drives). In this article, we will explore how these versatile devices can help a … Continue reading →
Are you Using Variable Speed Drives as Efficiently as Possible? By now it’s fair to say that people are aware that energy reduction is becoming more of a hot topic than ever. At the time of writing this article, May 2023, people are paying upwards of 31p per kWh. Some Statistics We all love a … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
What is the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund? The Government describe the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) as: “Supporting the development and deployment of technologies that enable businesses with high energy use to transition to a low carbon future.” But what is it exactly? In 2018, the Government announced that £315 million of funding will be … Continue reading →
Allen & Orr Limited are a traditional timber merchant with sites in Chesterfield and Doncaster. Phil Whiteley, Director, got in touch with IDS after reading an article on how inverters can reduce energy consumption and reduce costs on large motor applications. IDS Area Sales Manager, Darryl Renshaw, conducted an initial energy survey to determine just … Continue reading →
Making sense of the UK’s energy and carbon reduction opportunities The UK operates several different energy and carbon reduction schemes that aim to incentivise reductions in industrial and commercial energy consumption. Some schemes are similar in scope, while others apply only to certain organisations. All of them, when leveraged effectively, can reduce your energy bills … Continue reading →
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