Title :
Economics of AC Adjustable Speed Drives on Pumps
Author :
Morton, William R.
Author_Institution :
Industrial Sales Division, General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y. 12345.
fDate :
5/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Flow control of pumps with adjustable speed ac drives can be very economical. Pump and system head/flow characteristics are reviewed, with suggestions for estimating the pump characteristic and efficiency at reduced speed. Generalized pump and savings curves are then developed to permit quick checking of the economics of adjustable speed flow control for various system characteristics.
Keywords :
Chemicals; Control systems; Costs; Fuel economy; Petroleum; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Valves; Variable speed drives; Velocity control;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.1975.349295
