Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Energy Savings",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Upgrade for compressed air control from
Energair Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Range comprises of six compressed air controllers designed to suit air systems ranging from one to 24 compressors".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Motor controller boosts airport energy efficiency from
Power Efficiency Corporation: "Kone's EcoStart is a unique motor efficiency controller that soft starts an electric motor, bringing it from rest to full speed".
In December 2007, we covered the news from WEG Electric Motors (UK)
concerning its EFF1 motors and CFW09 variable speed drives
- take a look at Motors and drives make cuts for the NHS
which says: "Over 70 WEG electric motors and variable speed drives have been installed at the two major London healthcare sites".
Take a look also at the news release from University of Warwick, Materials expertise aids local companies,
as well as Torque motors are made for extruders from SSD Parvex,
and Fluidic muscles make robot mimic manta ray from Festo.
See also:
Oil-free compressor removes contamination risk
(November 2007)
With no oil being used anywhere in the compressor at all and water lubricated bearings, there is no risk of oil contamination and no environmental costs associated with oil disposal
Drives save on energy costs
(October 2007)
Within days of completing the installation, energy meters strategically located around the system were confirming that considerable savings were being made
Drives improve hospital efficiency
(October 2007)
High-efficiency EFF1 motors and CFW09 variable speed drives from WEG were specified for Hammersmith Hospital's NHS Trust
Drives save GBP 1 million
(October 2007)
24 ABB industrial drives, ranging from 140 to 400kW, are being installed on control pumps at Corus Strip Products in Port Talbot, South Wales
Soft starter feature new torque technology
(August 2007)
TFTC offers the advantage of providing a practically linear speed ramp during the entire motor starting process, avoiding torque peaks that can produce abrupt accelerations
Hydraulic solution supplied for milking machines
(August 2007)
Parker products are enabling milking machines to offer increased productivity through precise hydraulic control, as well as simplifying maintenance
Project aims to cut pump energy usage
(July 2007)
Pump Systems Matter is focused primarily on pump systems education and outreach, addressing energy savings opportunities and total cost of pump ownership
Air motor cuts noise production
(July 2007)
A single Huco Dynatork 1 piston air motor running with air pressure at 5.5bar produced 83dBA when measured at a distance of 0.5m
McDonalds chooses networking technology
(July 2007)
McDonald's is using Echelon's LonWorks technology to further its goal of lowering energy consumption and increasing operational efficiency
Engineering software helps provide green cooling
(July 2007)
The engineering team at Bronswerk used a combination of Pro/Engineer Wildfire from PTC and EFD.Pro from Flomerics when designing its new fans and cooler systems
Motor saves company GBP 16,000 a year
(July 2007)
An inverter drive package from Deritend has offered B Mason and Sons savings of around 20% on a 250kW motor
Steam traps save energy for Boots
(July 2007)
Prior to the installation of the GEM traps, Energy Centre Manager, Paul Egner found that the mechanical traps failed on a regular basis necessitating their overhaul or replacement
Flowmeter monitors gases
(June 2007)
Tabs provide rapid cross-stream mixing to remove swirl and velocity problems, creating a smooth, fully developed flow profile for accurate measurement
Screw compressor reduces costs and noise
(June 2007)
The L80 also delivers noise levels of 69dB(A), meaning that it is easy to stand next to the compressor and have a conversation, with no need for users to wear ear protection
New frame size extends drive range
(June 2007)
Control Techniques' frame size D drive is approximately 30% smaller than its predecessor and offers ratings from 200V, 1 phase at 3kW up to 400V, 3 phase at 7.5kW
Servomotors improve energy efficiency
(May 2007)
Direct drive motors are fitted directly to the load, dispensing with the need for additional components such as gearboxes, couplings, belts, chains and sprockets
Certification road show kicks off
(May 2007)
The LMI's road show is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn more about real cost and energy savings with interoperable systems
Heater saves energy for brewing industry
(May 2007)
Pursuit Dynamics' PDX Wort Heater provides a creative solution to maintaining the quality of beer while reducing energy demands
Rail company cuts energy costs
(May 2007)
An Interfleet Technology study study has found that GB can reduce its traction energy consumption by about 25%, with further savings possible in the future
Partnership cuts injection moulding costs
(May 2007)
A partnership between NRG and Parker SSD is is set to help companies cut the power consumption of moulding machines by more than half
Cocktail reception celebrates filtration media
(April 2007)
Donaldson Membranes celebrated its success at delivering filtration media to worldwide customers with a special cocktail reception at Powtech 2007
Network selected for 75,000 meters
(April 2007)
Echelon's contract to network 75,000 meters has a value of approximately US $7.5 million over the course of the initial three-year project
IEC-frame AC motors handle caustic solutions
(April 2007)
Baldor's new SSE motors are ideal for applications involving exposure to caustic chemicals
Motors offer 96% efficiency
(April 2007)
Significant energy savings were made at a large Midlands brewery, thanks to the installation of Flender Motox helical bevel geared motors
Steam traps save energy for food company
(April 2007)
A total of 120 steam traps are used throughout Kraft Food's Banbury site, with the majority of mechanical steam traps having now been replaced by the GEM Venturi orifice trap
Polycarbonate film prevents condensation
(April 2007)
Lexan Constant Clear film adheres to glass doors to help prevent formation of condensation when the cases are opened by shoppers
Drives offer gentle stopping and starting
(April 2007)
Emotron VSA/VSC compact variable speed drives offer efficient yet protective starts and stops, minimising mechanical stress and cycle times
Air handling units save airport 1,000,000kWh
(April 2007)
Annual energy savings at Belfast International Airport will top 1,000,000kWh following the refurbishment of a number of the terminal's air handling units
Gearbox manufacturer saves GBP 17,000 a year
(April 2007)
A major automotive gearbox manufacturer has realised energy savings of over GBP 17,000 per annum on the pumps driving one of its machine tool cooling fluid circuits
Motor controller energy savings tested
(April 2007)
Tests have been carried out to determine the energy savings achieved with Power Efficiency's new digital single-phase motor controller prototype
Energy management company receives award
(March 2007)
Echelon has received an award for helping to reduce loads on California's electricity grid by participating in the Automated Critical Peak Pricing Pilot Study
Efficiency controller eases energy consumption
(March 2007)
Power Efficiency Corporation, has filed patents for a single-phase motor efficiency controller that could reduce energy consumption on residential and commercial appliances
Motors offer safe use in dangerous environments
(March 2007)
WEG's new motors are designed to operate safely in environments where flammable gases, or vapours gather in sufficient volumes to generate explosions
Company provides CHP expertise
(March 2007)
Cambridge Consultants' expertise will enable a consortium to push ahead with its aggressive plan to enter the micro-CHP market