Tag: Variable Speed Drives
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Energy mapping for food processors
Promising cheaper and more energy efficient cooking than a traditional oven, air fryers have been flying off the shelves in the past year. For the food processing industry however, cutting energy costs isn’t as straightforward as switching to smaller equipment. With energy now accounting for up to ten per cent of total costs for industry…
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Increasing profit margins through energy efficiency
~ Can correct motor management cut costs in food and beverage production ~ With growing pressure on the food industry’s profit margins, companies must look to reduce manufacturing costs wherever possible. The food industry is incredibly energy intensive, accounting for around 30 per cent of global energy consumption As a result, improving efficiency offers an…
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Ecodesign regulations for motors and drives
~ Understanding regulatory changes for variable speed drives ~ Electric motors are the biggest consumer of energy worldwide, accounting for around 45 per cent of global energy consumption. Regulations on energy efficiency have changed to reflect the European Union’s goals for sustainability and reduced emissions. This now extends to cover ecodesign requirements for electric motors…
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Why VSDs are essential for HVAC applications
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that doubling the energy efficiency of air conditioning by 2050 would prevent global electricity demand from growing by 1,300 gigawatts and save up to 2.9 trillion USD. But, how can this energy saving be achieved? One way to make heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems more efficient is through…
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Selecting the correct motor control equipment
~ When to choose a variable speed drive or soft starter~ Leading industrial motor and variable speed drive (VSD) manufacturer WEG, has released a whitepaper detailing how to choose between VSDs and soft starters. The free guide titled, Variable speed drive or soft starter will help facilities managers to make an informed purchasing decision and…
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Variable speed drive applications guide published
~ Why using a VSD can help save money and the environment ~ Variable speed drive (VSD) and motor specialist, WEG has published a new guide detailing how using a VSD can save money and protect the environment. The guide also offers application specific advice when choosing VSDs for fans, pumps, HVAC systems, and compressors.…
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Steps for more efficient pumping applications
The development of large-scale projects such as the $23 billion Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the $563 million Doha south sewage treatment infrastructure in Qatar are expected to continue driving the demand for industrial pumps in the Middle East. Here Raphael Torrano da Conceição, managing director at industrial motor…
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WEG extends CFW500 series of variable speed drives
Global manufacturer of motors and drive technology, WEG, has launched two extended versions of the CFW500 series of variable speed drives (VSDs). The new models are available with an extended frame size and higher ingress protection (IP) rating and have been developed to comply with future energy efficiency regulations from the European Union (EU).
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WEG launches decentralised drive package with WG20 geared motors and MW500 VSDs
WEG, a global leader in drive technology, has announced availability of a decentralised drive package, consisting of WG20-series gear units, EUSAS motors and a MW500 variable speed drive (VSD). Compared with traditional drives, this compact and decentralised package provides lower energy consumption and a compact footprint, as well as improved flexibility.
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UK expansion for global motor manufacturer
To support its growing UK customer base, global manufacturer of motors, gearboxes and drives, WEG, has appointed three new employees to its UK team. The appointments reflect a period of growth for WEG UK, following the successful extension of the company’s CFW500 variable speed drives (VSDs) and SSW900 series of soft starters.
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WEG presents decentralised low-power variable speed drives
WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drives, has launched a new member of the MW500 series of variable speed drives (VSDs). Designed for decentralised installation, the MW500 VSDs are now available for operating induction motors with low power in the range of 370 to 550 W.
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