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Inverter Drive Systems Ltd (IDS) is proud to be an ABB Value Provider (VP), a status that signifies a close partnership with ABB and brings numerous benefits to our customers. But what exactly does it mean to be an ABB VP, and why should you consider choosing us for your Variable Speed Drive needs? What is an ABB Value Provider? ABB Value Providers deliver the official offering of sales, support, repairs, service and engineering in…
We are pleased to share with you the latest ABB variable speed drive webinar agenda for 2024-2025. The experts from ABB Motion 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 condition monitoring and specific topics like PID, harmonics, variable speed drives in borehole and submersible pump applications, how inverters can help towards Net Zero and our own…
Anglian Water was facing challenges with their inlet screws, which consumed between 4,000 and 5,500 kWh per day due to reliability issues. These screws were manually operated to mitigate these issues, leading to higher energy consumption. Each screw operated continuously, using soft starters for 24 hours a day. Project Initiation Anglian Water approached IDS to explore the benefits of altering the control strategy for these inlet screws. The goals were to reduce startup current and…
As our world accelerates towards a more sustainable future, the significance of variable speed drives (VSDs) in our journey to net zero cannot be overstated. Currently, electric motors are the powerhouse behind over 45% of global electricity consumption. By 2040, their numbers are projected to double, placing energy efficiency at the forefront of the global agenda. Contents: The Net Zero Challenge The Role of Energy Efficiency Industry’s Inefficiency The Efficiency of VSDs: Harnessing Technology for…
Severn Trent Water are saving 14 tonnes of CO2 per annum by applying an inverter to an Archimedean Screw. Blaise Ford from IDS worked with Bill Edwards and Lee Tuckwell from Severn Trent Water, to apply inverter technology to an Archimedean Screw. At the Severn Trent Water Netheridge site there are three Archimedes screws, Duty/Assist/Stand-by, 110kW, star delta starting with two 20 year old motors and a recently installed IE3 motor on screw Pump No1….
In an age where energy efficiency and cost reduction are paramount, businesses are increasingly seeking innovative ways to curtail energy consumption. A significant yet often overlooked strategy is the adoption of variable speed drives (VSDs) in motor operations. This article delves into the benefits of running a motor slower for longer, with the help of Variable Speed Drives. Reduced Energy Consumption Operating motors at slower speeds for longer periods is a straightforward yet effective method…
Like all tasks, the process of backing up an ABB Variable Speed Drive is a straightforward process, when you know how. In this video, IDS General Manager, Matt Handley, talks us through how to back up an ABB drive. In case you can’t listen to the video, or you prefer to follow a written guide, we have transcribed the video contents below: Backing Up An ABB Variable Speed Drive Using our demo rig, IDS General…
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 Energy Optimiser (also known as Flux Optimisation) and how much energy this function saves, all without a drop in power!…
Understanding Harmonics To appreciate the full benefits of ABB’s Ultra Low Harmonic drives, it’s necessary first to understand the concept of harmonics. Essentially, harmonics are unwanted currents that flow within a power system, caused by non-linear electrical loads. Non-linear loads, such as variable speed drives, switch power on and off abruptly to control the output. This action can cause a distortion of the electrical waveform, resulting in harmonics. Harmonics have the potential to impact negatively…
The much-anticipated ABB ACS180 is now widely available including, as you would expect, here at IDS. In this article we take a look at the last member of the ACS general purpose drives and review what it does really well, the applications where it stands out, and the range of its capabilities. The performance you expect, in a compact design! If you are seeking an easy to use, cost effective variable speed drive that doesn’t…
