Our engineers are used to visiting large industrial plants, remote water treatment sites as well as mines and quarries. Whilst the scenery en-route to these premises can be breathtaking, it made a welcome change for us to visit the picturesque seaside town of Weymouth. SEA LIFE Weymouth is set across a 7 acre Park with … Continue reading →
Clayton Mead, UK Water Manager – Drives, ABB Limited, writes: As we move towards AMP 7, among the key challenges facing the water industry remains one of asset health: how to ensure that the installed base of pumps and their motors and drives never let you down. Whereas previously pumps, motors or drives had a … Continue reading →
In this article we review how the use of inverters can reduce the mechanical stresses on pipework leading to premature failures and bursts. Inverters control the speed of pumps and in these applications, centrifugal pumps, which allow the control of pressure. The pump affinity laws state that the pressure generated by a centrifugal pump is … Continue reading →
At IDS we are used to supporting quarry sites with variable speed drive technology. Our drives help with: Reliability ABB Variable Speed Drives are workhorses when properly maintained they last and last. As with all things, with a regular service schedule, the life of an inverter is prolonged. IDS offer tailored service packages to suit … Continue reading →
In this video, ABB’s Area Sales Manager, Stuart Ruskin demonstrates PID control using our demo rig. The demo rig consists of an inverter, a motor, a fan and a damper. In this demonstration the damper will be used to control the flow in this instance air, but the demonstration is just as applicable to water. … Continue reading →
ABB Area Sales Manager, Stuart Ruskin takes a look at pump inverters and the specifically designed ABB inverter for the water industry, the ACQ580. What is a pump inverter? Put simply, it is an inverter that is controlling a pump’s motor. There are several reasons why you might want to use an inverter on your … Continue reading →
Haven’t the last few months been rather surreal? I am guessing your company, like ours, are busy putting in new measures to keep staff and customers as safe as possible. In an effort kick start returning to a form of normality and to enable us to continue to add value to our customers, we are … Continue reading →
Steve Hughes, ABB’s digital lead for its motion business, discusses how digitalisation is changing the face of the pump powertrain. Pumps are a vital part of processes in many industries, not least the water and wastewater sector. In this industry, the health and wellbeing of a water utility’s customers are at stake and as such, … Continue reading →
There is no doubt, we are in unchartered waters. The Coronavirus global pandemic is affecting everyone. Unfortunately, there has been a certain amount of panic from the UK population, stockpilers are causing everyday basics like eggs, pasta and toilet rolls to be in short supply. The latter is causing major headaches for our Water companies. … Continue reading →
How Fast Can My Inverter Drive My Motor? This is a frequently asked question and the answer needs careful consideration. There are power and mechanical limits with a nod to the torque characteristics of a squirrel cage motor. The inverter itself is usually capable of providing the increased frequency. ABB inverters typically output 400Hz – … Continue reading →
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