Pump Optimisation Assessment

IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.

Variable speed drives (VSD) improve both energy efficiency and productivity when applied to constant-torque or variable-torque pump applications. In addition, VSDs improve overall system reliability by eliminating the need for control valves and bypass lines. When a VSD installation is connected into a Building Management System the significant improvements in energy and productivity, provided by the VSD, are easily demonstrated. But how do you know, just how much difference a VSD will make? That’s easily answered with a free Pump Optimisation Assessment from IDS.

We... Specify, Install, Commission, Service, Repair and Hire, ABB Inverters

IDS has been an ABB inverter partner since 1994 providing complete support and backup to ABB’s market leading products. We are proud to be an ABB VP (Value Provider).

Pump Optimisation Assessment

The industries pump applications that we have achieved large energy costs and CO2 savings include:

Water Treatment & Sewage
General fluid transfer
Chemical & Petrochemical
Paper & pulp
Food & Beverage
Power stations
Textile
Rubber
Aggregates
Recycling & Renewables
Swimming pools & leisure centres

Pump Optimisation Assessment

We will arrange a mutually convenient time and date to visit your site. We will review your pump applications, the motors, environment, cabling and drive (if there are any fitted) and compile a report that will detail the recommended improvements.

No Inverters fitted to your applications?

To determine if a motor powered pump is running under optimal control, Inverter Drive Systems offer a Pump Optimisation Assessment.

What IDS look for during a Pump Optimisation Assessment:

Pump applications that run for extended periods – even a small pump running for long periods could have significant energy saving opportunities by optimisation
Suitability of existing control methods – DOL, Star-delta, Soft-start…
Pump age and type
Efficiency rating
Run hours
Frequency of operation
Cost implications in the event of a failure

During the Pump Optimisation Assessment, we also consider the impact of:

Cable lengths
Type of pressure sensors fitted
Communication options: ModBus, Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet, etc

The IDS engineer will identify system improvements and quantify the potential for further benefits from a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) installation.

Already have inverters installed?

At Inverter Drive Systems, we not only specify, supply, install and commission ABB inverters; we also offer our services to appraise your previously installed inverters are fully optimised, regardless of manufacturer: ABB, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Schneider, etc.

You may have had inverters installed and set to a specific running limit due to time or cost constraints on the initial install. It may be possible to further optimise and improve your process and your energy consumption. For example, resetting the inverter frequency from 50Hz to 40Hz equates to a small 20% speed reduction; but gives a huge 50% energy saving.

For Pump systems with inverters already installed we check:

parameter settings – noting potential to optimise
control technology
operating periods, internal clock
seasonal periods
inverter lifecycle
pump age and type
previous fault history
previous service history
Firmware is up-to-date
Suitability of new VSD application programmes. For example, by using the ABB ‘Soft Pipe Filling’ application for ACQ drives we can reduce the wear and tear on a pump motor and reduce leaks caused by pressure surges.

Working with IDS

We at IDS will be happy to look at your inverters when we are on site, as part of our Energy Efficiency Motor Survey. Or for older drives offer an inverter Health Check.

Book your FREE Pump Optimisation Assessment by calling Inverter Drive Systems on 0115 944 1036 or email [email protected]

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