Author: WEG Europe and Middle East
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Are you getting the most out of your variable speed drive (VSD)?
It’s one thing opting for energy saving equipment, but it’s also important to make sure the equipment is properly installed and continually monitored so that you reap ongoing and maximum energy improvements. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at WEG UK, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, asks the important…
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How to read a motor nameplate
Electric motors sold in most countries are fitted with a nameplate displaying important operating data. Being able to read and understand these nameplates can help engineers select the most appropriate motor for an application, but they can be complex to decode. Here, Loic Kentrotis, marketing manager at leading motor manufacturer WEG France SAS discusses how…
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WEG supplies hydrogenerators to power plant in Brazil
Motor manufacturer produces its largest ever generators to support hydroelectric project Hydroelectric power is one of the largest renewable energy sources worldwide, and it requires specialist equipment to supply clean electricity. Motor and drive manufacturer WEG produced its largest ever hydrogenerators for the São Roque Hydroelectric Power Plant in Brazil. The plant, which has an…
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WEG generates growth in Europe’s alternator market
Industrial equipment manufacturer, WEG is celebrating a period of rapid growth for its alternator and generator business. As one of the largest alternator manufacturers in Latin America, WEG’s engineering expertise is now making headway in the European market. Here, Manoj Kakaya, high voltage solutions sales manager for Europe and the Middle East at WEG, examines…
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WEG launches Motion Fleet Management
Global motor manufacturer, WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and improve efficiency in large industrial operations. WMFM is part of a growing…
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Digitalisation for the energy market
According to the European Union (EU), renewables overtook fossil fuels to become the number one energy source in the EU in 2020, producing 38 percent of the total energy generated. Digitalisation can be a valuable tool in a constantly evolving energy landscape, but how can operations in this sector effectively incorporate digital technologies? Here, Javier…
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WEG launches new EcoDrive app
Leading automation manufacturer, WEG has developed the new EcoDrive app to allows engineers to calculate the efficiency of their system — be it a variable speed drive (VSD), motor or a combination. The app is a crucial tool for engineers hoping to calculate and optimise their system efficiency. WEG EcoDrive is available for a free…
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Benefits of decentralised drives
Understanding the advantages of using a decentralised variable speed drive Decentralised variable speed drives (VSDs) can potentially offer 30 per cent or more in savings compared to centralised systems. This is one of the many advantages presented when opting for a decentralised drive. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at motor and…
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WEG to supply a product package for four biomass thermopower plants in Brazil
Mega project will generate clean energy to the state of Roraima with less dependability on diesel-operated thermal plants in the region Motors, drives and automation manufacturer, WEG has announced the signing of a contract with OXE Energia. This contains the supply of four complete sets of turbo generators, including logistics, assembly and commissioning services for…
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Smart panels, smart energy
According to industry experts, Spain will hit 68 per cent renewable power generation by 2030. Here, Juan Montecelo, sales director of WEG Autrial, explains why electric panel connectivity in renewable power plants will play an important role in achieving this. Through a medley of software, sensors and controllers, bespoke panel design will ensure Spain has…
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Keeping London’s water supply running
WEG project replaces critical water pump with minimal disruption Battersea Power Station is a beacon along London’s skyline. Famous for supplying over 20 per cent of all London’s electricity — and as the iconic image on Pink Floyd’s Animals. But, what about Battersea Shaft? Battersea Shaft Pumping Station serves the Thames Water Ring Main, a…
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WEG equipment doubles thermoelectric power plant capacity in a food production company
Bem Brasil is the largest potato producer in Brazil and has invested in WEG products for the generation of its own power supply Motor, drives and automation manufacturer WEG is to provide equipment for thermoelectric power generation to Brazil’s largest potato producer. WEG will supply a range of equipment including a turbogenerator set and transformers.…
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WEG welcomes new opportunities in the Gulf
The ‘North Depot’ aviation fuel facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport has a fuel capacity of 96 million litres, the equivalent to the amount of water needed to fill 38 Olympic size swimming pools. The pumps that supply a facility such as this need to meet exacting standards. Here’s how Flowserve UAE partnered with motors…
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Container crane improves efficiency at freight terminal
~ WEG and Nedcranes install new crane at Railport Brabant ~ According to Inbound Logistics 2019 Global Logistics Guide, the Netherlands is one of the world’s strongest logistics hubs for global trade connections. However, with around three quarters of freight transport managed by road, the thriving freight industry is under pressure to improve the sustainability…
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WEG supplies energy storage system and microgrid control to Alcântara Launch Centre
WEG ensures power supply for the launch of space rockets Global motor and drives manufacturer, WEG has supplied a complete energy storage system in utility scale lithium-ion batteries and the development of a microgrid control to the Alcântara Launch Center (CLA), based in the northern state of Maranhão. Powered by several energy sources, this project…
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Five questions to ask before you buy a geared motor
Five questions to ask before you buy a geared motor The global geared motor market is expected to reach approximately $32.9 billion by 2025. But, before plant operators and mechanical engineers invest in the latest geared motor technology, what are the key purchasing considerations? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager of gearbox,…
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New turbine enables 13 per cent gain in power generation
WEG’s Group company TGM — a leading Brazilian provider of equipment for power generator drivers, has replaced a steam turbine with a superior model at Balbo Group company Usina Santo Antônia in Sertãozinho, Brazil. The plant has a milling capacity of three million tons of sugarcane per harvest, with a flexible industrial plant for the…
