How a fireman’s override can help to save lives
1 September 2022 The heatwaves over the summer were a sober reminder of the risks of fires in buildings. In the event of a fire, modern VSDs can… Read More
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AUTOMATION FOR MANUFACTURING
Back to Basics
1 September 2022 How VSDs can make multi-fan HVAC systems resilient
1 August 2022 Multi-fan HVAC configurations can help to improve redundancy and reduce reliance on any single fan motor. Oliver Woolley, ABB’s key account manager for HVAC in… Read More
Taking the heat out of motor operation
1 June 2022 IE5-efficiency synchronous reluctance motors are becoming the motor of choice for many UK industries, including the water industry, due to their impressive energy savings compared… Read More
Helping to avoid motor downtime in hazardous areas
1 May 2022 It can be difficult to monitor motors operating in potentially explosive atmospheres as easily as standard motors, but there are some simple steps that you… Read More
An old technology that’s learned new tricks
1 April 2022 Synchronous condensers have been around for many years, but have recently enjoyed a new lease of life. Robb Wood, ABB’s UK division manager for large… Read More
The water industry shouldn’t be afraid to upgrade
1 March 2022 Many UK water industry companies are still relying on legacy equipment that is decades old. James Thomas, ABB’s UK water industry manager, argues that they… Read More
Tapping into flowing water to generate power
1 February 2022 Flowing water represents a huge opportunity for small-scale generation of clean energy with rapid paybacks. According to ABB’s UK water industry manager, Clayton Mead, such… Read More
The risks of feeding VSDs from generators
5 January 2022 ABB’s water framework manager, Martin Richardson, explains some of the challenges associated with supplying variable-speed drives (VSDs) from generators – and how to solve them. Read More
Can VSDs compete with all-in-one EC fans?
30 November 2021 Oliver Woolley, ABB’s key account manager for the HVAC sector, discusses the merits of variable-speed drives in HVAC applications, and how they stack up against… Read More
Taking the guesswork out of VSD maintenance
15 October 2021 Cloud computing allows us to track and analyse VSD data accurately, and to schedule maintenance exactly when it is needed. Liam Blackshaw, product manager for… Read More
