This section of the Benshaw website features helpful insights from the motor control experts at Benshaw.
Read on to learn how our applied motor controls can be used to improve performance and reliability.
A recent trend shows a significant push toward using variable frequency drives (VFDs) for improved pump efficiency, particularly when throttling valves have been used to control flow. However, there is increasing evidence that for many pumping applications where real-time flow control is not necessary, VFDs are not the most energy efficient solution.
Water hammer is a term used to describe pressure surges within a piping system. There are a range of mechanisms and triggers for water hammer, and having a clear understanding of what is causing the phenomenon in a particular installation is key to identifying the right solution.
Benshaw’s M2L MV Series variable frequency drive is specifically designed to offer greater versatility during installation and easier integration in a wide range of motor driven systems … making the drive easily adaptable to your application’s unique requirements. The versatility of the M2L drive family enables various installation configurations to help make M2L MV Series drives suitable for use in different environmental conditions. The end result is significant cost savings and a reduced total cost of ownership.
Pressure booster pumps will essentially add pressure to a facility’s water supply system at times when the water main’s pressure is not sufficient. Most industrial, commercial, and large facilities require pressure booster pumps to supply adequate pressure to water supply sources, maintaining a constant pressure throughout the entire facility.
The Problem: Blade Wear with frequent replacement causing lost production time.
Operations needed to change the band saw blades several times daily. Before the blade could be replaced it needed to decelerate to a complete stop. This typically would take 30 minutes which resulted in costly down time, and costly replacement of the blades.
