The need for industry and infrastructure to reduce energy consumption while reducing carbon emissions has never been greater and more urgent. Researchers estimate that 45% of the world’s electricity is used to power electric motors in buildings and industrial applications.
If all of the more than 300 million industrial motor systems in operation today were replaced by optimized, high-performance equipment, global electricity consumption could be reduced by up to 10%.
The world is changing faster than ever. New technologies open up new possibilities, capable of giving competitive advantages to anyone who exploits them properly. At the same time, and while society realizes the need for sustainable development and sustainability, compliance with new, more complex, regulations is a priority for the successful operation of any business. Modern industry needs services that go beyond simply providing technical support. It needs partners throughout its asset life cycle, from whom it can draw the necessary know-how and support it needs to stay focused on change, while saving energy every day.
Services that have as their main goal the energy efficiency and the circularity based on reuse, repair, modernization, replacement, or even recycling of equipment. In this regard, it is very important to choose a partner with experience and knowledge of the subject. ABB in close cooperation with the respective industry, creates flexible models tailored to its needs, to ensure maximum energy savings, reduction of CO emissions2 in combination with the maximum performance of the equipment.
One of the main ways is to upgrade and modernize older technology systems with new, more energy efficient equipment. But in a way that minimizes the risk of failures and ensures a smooth transition from the previous to the new system. In addition, by applying digital monitoring and support solutions, the goals of savings and uninterrupted operation can be achieved, mitigating at the same time any possible risk with the timely maintenance of the equipment. The goal is its efficient operation, reduction of losses and compliance with regulations. Properly maintained equipment is always more energy efficient, as it avoids the extra energy consumption caused by wear and tear.
Before making any investment related to the energy efficiency of the equipment it is important to have a detailed picture of how the energy is consumed in each business. While in many industries energy consumption is still calculated on the basis of the electricity provider’s bill, digital solutions can offer more possibilities and information. With these it is possible to evaluate the energy consumption of individual drive systems, such as engines and speed regulators, highlighting the prospects for energy savings and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. When the actual data collected is combined with the knowledge of specialized engineers the result is informed decisions about the energy efficiency of the equipment.
Digital solutions can be used to detect inconsistencies in the operation of equipment as with services focused on energy efficiency, data are constantly collected on the energy consumption of interconnected drive systems. A qualified support partner can look in depth at this data to identify malfunctions as well as points for improving equipment operation and to contribute to the submission of energy upgrade studies and the implementation of appropriate high energy efficiency solutions. This way you can calculate the energy and money that could be saved by implementing specific solutions (such as modernizing an engine or using speed controllers).
It is very important to have flexible implementation models in technical, financial and time level according to the needs of each industry. For example, energy efficiency solutions could be implemented that will be implemented in a specific time horizon and at a specific cost. By combining digital technology services with maintenance services, in long-term technical support contracts, equipment availability is maintained while energy efficiency can increase over the years. And this can be achieved with predictable, controllable and planned costs.
With many years of experience in the construction and maintenance of drive systems, ABB is recognized as a world leader in the effective provision of solutions for the expansion, modernization, upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The circularity of the equipment is a primary goal, already from the phase of its initial design. And this, long before the relevant regulatory requirements come into force. Thus, ABB offers integrated life cycle management services that ensure the smooth transition between old and new products, maximize operating time and extend the life cycle of electric propulsion systems. With the advent of new digital technologies, ABB is pushing the boundaries and providing specialized services that meet agreed schedules and goals that ensure long-term results. This is how the transformation of the industrial enterprise becomes a reality, maximizing the profits of energy efficiency throughout the life of the drive systems, contributing to the overall maintenance of profitability and sustainability in the industry.
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Learn more on the page: Energy Efficiency Movement
Rizos Goulas
Director of Technical Support
Department of Motion Systems and Robotics
ABB SA
Source From: Capital
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