Equipping pumps, fans and compressors with variable speed drives not only achieves energy savings, but also enhances operational profitability. 

ABB’s variable speed drives (VSD), also referred to as AC drives or variable frequency drives, are an energy-efficient solution suited for industrial, HVAC and water/wastewater applications.

Here’s why you should invest in variable speed drives to improve the energy efficiency of your pump, fan and compressor systems:

1. Enhanced operational efficiency – The need for manual labour is eliminated as the system controlled by VSDs can be automated, thus saving in man-hours and labour costs.
2. Reduced electricity costs – Variable speed drives use only the required amount of energy by running the motors at partial load, which can result in up to a 50% reduction in energy consumption of the drive system.
3. Improved total cost of ownership – An immediate reduction in electrical consumption ensures a significant return on investment, in some cases within months of installation.
4. Savings in maintenance and spare part costs – With variable speed drives, the stress on the mechanical equipment during startup and operation can be minimised, therefore ensuring a longer lifetime of the equipment.

ABB’s powerful EnergySave calculator is a user-friendly and interactive tool for comparing VSD control against traditional methods, such as throttles and valves. Estimate your potential cost and energy savings when using ABB drives: https://energysave.abb-drives.com/

For more information on IPD’s all-compatible drives offering, visit: https://www.ipd.com.au/variable-speed-drives