Most users buy a variable speed drive (VSD) to start/ stop a motor and make it go faster/ slower. Very few know about the other functionality within their drive. Stuart Foster, UK Water Manager – Drives, ABB Limited, gives an insight. 1. Adaptive programming Some VSDs contain a feature called adaptive programming. The programme is … Continue reading →
A fruit juice manufacturer in the east of England has the potential to substantially reduce their energy consumption and the associated costs by fitting ABB Inverters (variable speed drives) across its manufacturing operation. These potential savings were discovered during a free Energy Efficiency Motor Audit. Juicy Energy Savings for Fruit Juice Manufacturer The inverters will … Continue reading →
Digital technology is helping pump operators to make their systems more resilient, by tackling everything from ragging to turbidity. But even greater developments are around the corner. Whether it’s involved in moving water, sludge or indeed any other substance, a pump’s cargo is always precious. Inefficiency is always unacceptable, and building resilient pump systems that … Continue reading →
ABB Inverter Flux Optimisation In this video, IDS engineer, Blaise Ford demonstrates the ABB Inverter Flux Optimisation feature. For this demonstration, we are using our Balloon Machine demonstration rig. The rig has an ABB inverter, which drives a motor that is connected to a fan. We will switch on the motor, let it settle and … Continue reading →
In this video, Inverter Drive Systems Ltd Account Manager, Simona York, demonstrates PID Control using an Inverter. In the demonstration, Simona uses a demonstration rig, our Balloon Machine, which consists of an ABB inverter, a motor, a fan with damper (which can be used to control the flow) and a pressure sensor. On the keypad … Continue reading →
Leaks are a perennial problem for water companies. Despite considerable countrywide investment and modernisation, the UK’s water distribution networks continue to lose around 3,300 mega litres of water per day. That amounts to 15 to 25 percent of its annual production of potable water every year. Few other industries would or could tolerate such a … Continue reading →
In the first of a series of three columns, we look at the energy and productivity benefits achievable by installing a variable speed drive (VSD) on specific applications. This month: pumps and fans Pumps VSD can help transport liquids safely by ensuring the motor driving a pump is running at the correct speed to maintain … Continue reading →
ABB’s Martin Richardson offers some tips to ensure that your installed base of variable speed drives (VSDs) operate the pumping system at its optimum reliability, efficiency and performance. 1. Check VSD parameter settings regularly If a VSD isn’t set up properly or the needs of the system changes then this can have a significant impact … Continue reading →
The new ABB ACS480 drive is now available for UK customers. We thought we would give you an overview of the latest addition to the ABB Drive family and we are sure you will agree with us, it is a simple but effective drive! ACS480 General Purpose Drives Described by ABB as: “Pure easiness for … Continue reading →
A 17-storey office complex has dramatically reduced energy costs by using variable speed drive controlled pumps and fans. A London office complex has saved £15,000 on electricity costs in six months following the installation of 18 ABB variable speed drives (VSDs). The drives, ranging from 5.5 kW to 37 kW, are used on hot water … Continue reading →
