ABB Ability™ Energy Optimization for drives and motors

An ABB-certified engineer plans a visit to your facility to get an understanding of the environment. This includes location of the applications, an inventory of motors, any health and safety restrictions, as well as anything unusual that might affect the energy profile.

During a site walk we identify potential applications, understand the operations, load profile, collect necessary data including drive applications, site conditions, etc. In an engineered appraisal, we collect empirical data on the selected applications in order to accurately determine the energy consumption or process requirements.

We analyze the findings and identify potential savings. The available data includes an estimate of present energy usage, areas of potential savings, payback time if an investment is made in drives and/or motors, carbon dioxide emissions reduction, to name a few.

Using the recommendations from the energy appraisal, ABB identifies the correct drive and motor for the respective application. In many instances, we can help with the installation and startup or commissioning of the drive and motor. This includes setting the correct parameters to ensure that the drive or motor is operating at its optimum energy efficiency.

Once new equipment is fitted, it is normal to track the actual savings against the predictions shown in the report. This will also help justify the investment in drives and electric motors.