Outdated pump systems waste energy and money – the latest Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology slashes costs, improves system efficiency, and enhances reliability.
With energy costs increasing, it is now more important than ever to track energy usage and implement efficiency solutions in all areas of power consumption. Electric motors account for approximately 85 per cent of the world’s power consumption, which is expected to double by 2040. The US Department of Energy has conducted research that suggests pumping systems alone account for nearly 20 percent of the world’s electrical energy demand.
In some industrial applications, pumping consumes 25 to 50 per cent of the available electricity. Over 80 per cent of this energy is wasted by oversized pumps and lack of control or non-efficient control, such as valve control.
Techtop has partnered with Invertek Drives in the UK and developed a dedicated pump control technology algorithm that pays for itself. A Techtop spokesperson said companies sometimes recoup their costs in less than six months.
The Techtop TTA-3 Eco VSD can reduce energy consumption and total system cost, simplify systems by eliminating complex control panels, and improve process control and system reliability.
The system provides energy-efficient, consistent, matched, and pressurised water flow on demand while protecting your investment, thanks to built-in motor and pump protection, including dry run protection, pump prime, burst pipe detection and protection, load monitoring, blockage detection, and pump alternation on multi-pump systems.
The Techtop TTA-3 Eco VSD offers solutions for a wide range of pumping applications and is ideal for standalone multi-pump booster systems that can be adapted to different requirements. It has a built-in Optiflow controller that is energy efficient, provides low harmonics, and is suitable for self-redundant or multi-pump cascade controllers. This provides an ideal solution for water pressure booster systems widely used in all pumping applications.
Designed for easy installation, with a user-friendly interface and simple to commission, the Techtop TTA-3 Eco VSD exists in three different enclosure types: cabinet-mounted IP20, wall-mounted IP55 and outdoor-rated IP66 enclosures. The IP66 version can be supplied with or without a front-mounted mains input isolator, Start/Stop switch and speed control potentiometer. This makes installation simple, with less time installing ancillary contactors and switches.
Proven results
There have been several examples of the Techtop technology generating savings for its clients. In one case, a customer experienced a 36 per cent reduction in energy and reduced downtime on a high-powered water pump at a large water treatment plant. One major shopping centre found it was saving an additional 30 per cent on its energy bills. An 18-hole golf course found a reduction in water and energy usage through the control of an irrigation system. A major hospital in the Middle East secured a constant and reliable water supply with energy and cost savings. Finally, a 10-storey apartment block developed a continuous and reliable water supply for controlling 4kW pumps.
The Techtop TTA-3 Eco VSD is rated to operate in ambient conditions from -100C to +500C and has optional Bluetooth connectivity. Using a smartphone or PC, users can wirelessly commission or check parameter settings in the drive.
The Techtop TTA-3 Eco VSD has a motor preheat function that helps ensure moisture does not build up in the motor during periods of inactivity and before motor start-up.
The Techtop story so far
Techtop was founded by directors Rohan Pollard and Jeff Aird. In 2013, they entered a joint venture partnership with Shanghai Top Motor Company, China’s largest aluminium motor manufacturer. The combination of a leading global motor manufacturer and Australia’s most experienced sales and engineering teams has seen the business grow to have warehouses and workshops in all states of Australia and several locations in New Zealand via the recent acquisition of John Brooks Ltd.
Techtop also provides an extended VSD warranty when purchased in combination with a suitable Techtop motor. Techtop Australia stock VSD’s up to 160kW across all locations.
For more information, visit techtop.com.au
