Now more than ever industries across the UK are looking for ways to reduce energy consumption. Alongside the Government’s ambitious CO2 targets, you are also under pressure to protect your bottom line from rising energy prices.
Since the 90’s energy saving light systems have been the go-to, quick-win solution to reduce energy consumption and cost.
However, if you operate a HVAC system or a pump or motor application there is a more effective solution for reducing energy consumption
The speed of your application’s motor or fan is often controlled by a damper or a valve, which are designed to slow down the speed of a process but retain the same level of energy useage even when speeds have been slowed down.
We liken this to driving your car with your foot to the floor on the accelerator and using your handbrake to control the speed. It’s not something you would do is it?
Fortunately, a smart piece of technology has been developed to take control of your applications and run them at their optimum levels using less electricity.
ABB Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), or Inverter Drives as they are sometimes referred to, have been used by industries across the globe for many years. The control this solution gives you over your applications also reduces wear and tear as plant is run at a constant speed rather than having to abruptly change speed.
An ABB VSD sits between your power source and your application and controls the speed according to use. Your production processes run at their optimum performance but use less energy – a win win!
At Sentridge Control we work across a multitude of sectors and we have helped businesses save thousands on their energy bill each year. Pay back for a drive investment is often between 6 to 18 months.
