10. INTRODUCTION TO VSD

INTRODUCTION TO VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES IN PUMP SYSTEMS. (ONE DAY COURSE)

Pump systems are commonly operated with inefficiencies that result in significant costs to industries and negative environmental impacts. These inefficiencies can vary depending on the specific process and application, but they consistently lead to wasted energy, resulting in substantial financial losses.

One contributing factor to these inefficiencies is the practice of oversizing pump installations. Often, pumps are sized to handle a maximum predicted flow rate that may never occur in practice, leading to unnecessary energy waste and damage to different components of the pump installation.

Addressing and rectifying these inefficiencies is crucial for optimizing energy usage, reducing costs, and easing environmental impact. These courses aim to show through the implementation of efficient pump operation strategies, industries can minimize wasted energy and maximize the performance and longevity of pump systems.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

This one-day classroom training course is designed for engineers, design or project managers, consultants, energy management professionals, and anyone else interested in gaining a fundamental understanding of Variable Speed Drives (VSD) used in pumping systems. Variable speed drives have emerged as a mature technology that can yield substantial benefits such as cost savings, energy efficiency, and improved reliability when applied appropriately.

Course Description

During this one-day VSD training course, participants will delve into the essential concepts of pumps, pump curves, and affinity laws, as pumps are one of the most common applications for VSD systems.

Key Topics

• Understanding of Variable Speed Drives

• Construction and operating principles of a VSD

• The rationale for Variable Speed Drives

• Economic Savings from the Use of Variable Speed Drives

• Other Potential Benefits of Variable Speed Drives

• Types of Variable Speed Drives

• Conclusions on Variable Speed Drives