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William Livoti of WEB recommended that power plants assess their pump requirements and consider variable speed drives to reduce energy consumption. He cited the advantages when handling off peak loads. A specific example was given for the VFD saving with cooling water makeup pumps. The number of pumps and potential savings is substantial.
Revision Date: 9/11/2014
Tags: 221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, 221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, WEG, Variable Frequency Drive, Pump, Energy Efficiency, Water Treatment
Power Plant Pumps Webinar - Hot Topic Hour September 11, 2014
For power plant pumps, discussion was the ability of variable speed drives to potentially save power companies billions of dollars. There is evidence that power plants can use this technology and avoid installing cooling towers to meet the 316(b) water intake rules.
Revision Date: 9/11/2014
Tags: 221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, 221112 - Fossil Fuel 化石燃料, WEG, Ekwestrel, McIlvaine, Variable Frequency Drive, Water Intakes, Pump, 316(b), Energy Efficiency