A new tool from industrial automation leader Rockwell Automation conveniently allows manufacturers to use mobile devices or computers to calculate potential savings derived from variable frequency drives to power pumps and fans. Manufacturers can use the online energy savings calculator or download the free mobile application to their iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry or Android systems, then plug in information about their own systems to discover energy-savings opportunities.
With this new tool, users can compare conventional methods, such as valves for pump control and dampers for fan control, to variable frequency drives and see the estimated cost savings associated with installing an Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drive. The tool offers two ways to calculate energy consumption: users can enter the minimum pump or flow percentages, annual operating hours, cost per kilowatt and other information about their own factory, or use the sample built-in sample data provided by Rockwell Automation.
The tool is part of the Rockwell Automation Intelligent Motor Control portfolio, which helps manufacturers access and control their motor assets. The technology behind Intelligent Motor Control – including variable frequency drives, intelligent software and condition-monitoring devices – helps manufacturers improve motor control performance for greater overall production efficiency.
With the increasing prices of energy, manufacturing executives can no longer ignore the impact energy reduction can have on the organisations bottom line. It has been found that business capabilities and tools designed to cut wasteful energy consumption can help surpass energy and operating margin goals, as well as improve operating equipment effectiveness significantly.
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