Motor and drive
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Energy efficiency of compressed-air equipment
Generating and supplying compressed air is a very energy-intensive activity. Improving the energy efficiency of compressed-air equipment by implementing concrete measures can save more than 30 % of the total energy used. The efficiency of such compressed air systems can be improved through simple...
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Implementation and modernization of measuring and control system
Measuring and control systems (MCS) are used to automatically control both manufacturing and non-manufacturing processes, including monitoring, visualisation and evaluation. Installation of frequency drives on electric motors, such as variable speed drives (VSD), is a typical industrial MCS measure...
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Installation of frequency inverters for electric motors
Ageing induction motor got an overdue upgrade Upgrading VSH’s 45-year-old electric induction motors yielded results Reduced energy consumption of ~388 GJ, saving € 34 567 yearly Investment in motor efficiency controllers will pay for itself within 3 years The Czech company VSH produces and sells...
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Top 20 analysis helps cut energy use in Austrian animal feed company
Look closely and all kinds of savings can be found Top 20 analysis reveals energy-saving opportunities Adjusting compressed air pressure, for example, saves about 19 000 kWh in electricity a year Grain dust (byproduct) recommended for use as biogas fuel Garant Tiernahrung GmbH is an animal feed...