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Applied Motor Controls for

Power Generation

Driving Reliable Power

In the power generation industry, reliable motor-driven equipment is critical for continuous, efficient, and safe energy production. AC induction motors power pumps, fans, compressors, cooling systems, and auxiliary machinery across thermal, hydro, and renewable power plants. Our expertise in motor control and automation ensures that power generation facilities operate at peak efficiency, minimize downtime, and maintain the high reliability required to keep electricity flowing.

Benshaw Industry Power Generation

Applications

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Chillers
Compressors
Conveyors
Fans
Pumps

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various chiller operations within the power generation industry, including:

  • Cooling Tower Fans
  • Air-Cooled Chillers
  • Water-Cooled Chillers

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Power Generation - Chillers

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various compression processes within the power generation industry, including:

  • Air Compressors
  • Instrument Air Compressors

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Power Generation - Compressors

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the various conveying processes within the power generation industry, including: 

  • Belt Conveyors
  • Screw Conveyors / Augers
  • Bucket Elevators
  • Ash Handling Conveyors
  • Fuel Feed Conveyors

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Power Generation - Conveyors

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve airflow processes within the power generation industry, no matter the fan type, including:

  • Forced Draft Fans
  • Induced Draft Fans
  • Primary Air Fans
  • Cooling Fans
  • Ventilation Fans

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Power Generation - Fans

Soft Starter and VFD controllers can improve the pumping processes within the power generation industry, no matter the pump type, including:

  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Boiler Feedwater Pumps
  • Cooling Water Pumps
  • Circulating Pumps
  • Condensate Pumps
  • Fuel Transfer Pumps

If you're looking for the right setup for your site, get in touch with our team, and we'll help you find the best solution for your specific needs.

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Benshaw Power Generation - Pumps

Packaged just how you need it

LV and MV Motor control products engineered to suit your environment.

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Chassis Products
Chassis Products
  • Starters
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Contactors & Circuit Breakers
  • Overloads & Motor Protection Devices
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Enclosed Systems
Enclosed Systems
  • Standalone
  • Motor Control Line Ups
  • Arc Fault Panels
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Outdoor Ready
Outdoor Ready
  • Weather protected
  • Skids
  • Containerized

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment in power generation facilities benefits from VFDs?

VFDs are commonly used on pumps, fans, blowers, conveyors, and auxiliary motors in power plants. They provide precise speed control, improve energy efficiency, and reduce mechanical wear on critical systems.
How do soft starters help power generation operations? Soft starters reduce inrush current during motor startup, lowering mechanical and electrical stress on pumps, fans, and conveyors. This enhances equipment reliability and extends service life in power plants.
Can VFDs improve energy efficiency in power generation facilities?

Yes. By adjusting motor speed to match load demand, VFDs reduce energy consumption on pumps, fans, and other auxiliary equipment, improving overall plant efficiency and reducing operating costs.
How do VFDs enhance operational control in power generation? VFDs enable smooth acceleration and deceleration, precise flow control, and load matching for pumps and fans, supporting stable operation and reliable power generation.
Can soft starters reduce maintenance in power generation equipment?

Yes. By minimizing mechanical shock during startup, soft starters lower wear on bearings, shafts, and couplings, reducing maintenance needs and preventing unplanned downtime.

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