Eliminating water hammer Water hammer has the potential to cause significant damage to pumping systems. Most people in the pumping industry have a tale to tell about burst or collapsed pipes, broken or damaged valves, pressure gauges and even pumps. This white paper looks at ways to prevent this costly damage and extend the life of pumping systems. Read More
A start is just the beginning Every motor system is unique, and successful motor control involves careful consideration of many factors to create the optimal solution. As well as maximising productivity and ensuring smooth operation, you also need to protect your equipment and integrate motor control more intelligently into your broader application. Read More
Energy efficient control of pumps Improving the efficiency of pumping systems is an important focus for energy efficiency efforts. Almost half (45%) of the electricity produced globally is used by motors [1], and a large proportion of these motors drive centrifugal pumps. Efficiency gains result in significant reductions in total energy use over time, dramatically lowering operating costs and environmental impact. Read More
Industry It’s our time. The world of IT and computing has had all the business press in recent years, but industrial applications, from manufacturing to pumping, from mining to oil & gas, are starting to re-emerge as the exciting areas as technologies converge and new opportunities appear. Read More
Where do I start? We get lots of questions regarding how to select and implement the best soft start solution. In this eBook we've compiled the answers to a number of the most common topics to help you make the most of soft start in your application. Read More
Starting Motors on Generator Sets Electric motors often comprise a significant portion of a generator's loading. Managing the temporary yet sizable overloads associated with starting these motors is an important consideration, and selecting an appropriate starting solution is a key component in optimal generator sizing. Read More
LSA / LSA-PLUS LIGHTNING & SURGE PROTECTION An area of lightning protection that is often poorly implemented, is the protection of telecommunications wiring. Insufficient protection of these services can often result in damage to expensive equipment and more importantly the loss of critical communications. Even with the advent of VOIP technologies and the use of optic fiber in many communications applications, copper is still a preferred medium in some new and existing facilities. Read More
Get your motor running Part 1 - An introduction to reduced voltage starting of three phase induction motors Part 2 - An introduction to start torque Part 3 - Motor starting solutions