Product category:
Energy management; Boiler control
News Release from: Micromech | Subject: Energywize
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 January 2008
Energywize saves energy for buildings
and industry
Energywize uses variable speed drives to ensure the pumps and fans that are commonplace throughout industry and service environments use no more energy than is required
'Control equals savings' is the straightforward promise from Energywize They deliver the kind of efficiency savings that can't be ignored and that often pay for themselves within 18-24 months
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 27 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Motors that run continually at full speed cost a business considerable amounts of money but with variable speed drive technology Energywize can control the fans and pumps that waste energy needlessly, giving flow rates to match exact needs.
With a 20% reduction in energy output results in a saving of up to 50%.
Fans and pumps that work harder than they need to will inevitably have shorter life spans and cause unnecessary wear and tear which can be prevented while reducing energy costs and the power factor correction requirement.
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As well as extending the life of a system there are also significant savings with maintenance and repair bills and a noticeable reduction in noise pollution.
These energy-guzzling appliances have been caused by the over-specification culture of almost every building in the country.
It is estimated that many systems are as much as 20% oversized which, as a consequence, wastes a huge amount of energy and money.
Added to the fact that systems often perform at high speed continuously throughout the day, it is an area where there are sizeable savings to be gained.
For the user adopting speed control drives means they will have less maintenance, lower noise, reduced wear and tear, near unity power factor, reduction in mechanical components i.e damping, and a reduction in their carbon footprint.
Whatever the business or organisation, Energywize has the experience, know-how and resources to help in the widest range of applications such as constant/variable air volume air conditioning primary and secondary pumps, cooling tower fans.
Pressure booster pumps, condenser water pumps and refrigeration plants for the food industries.
Furthermore these drives will help car parks to control CO2 emissions and leisure centres and swimming pools to maintain pleasant environments.
As environmental pressure grows over the coming years, so will legislative pressure on reducing energy consumption also increase.
And where legislation requires action, costs are sure to follow and Energywize will develop the right solution without the pressure of European or Government deadlines to consider.
Thanks to sophisticated software and the expertise of an experienced team the answer can be given to the key question facing every plant or energy manager, what's the payback time? With a detailed on-site survey that takes full stock of the individual situation a clear assessment can be provided to help determine the level of savings for any business.
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