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In order to make better purchasing
decisions about centrifuge applications,
one must understand the concept of
centrifuges and the drives that operate
this equipment.
Much of the industrial energy being
consumed by systems is wasted through inefficiency. For this article, a system will be defined as the following components working together: electrical input power, variable frequency drives, induction motors, gearboxes and transmission elements
(chains, belts, etc.).
Robotics and other advanced automation technology systems are viewed as a looming threat to some in the plant
maintenance field. Although there is
a constant battle for some workers to
remain useful while machines are continuously fulfilling more roles on the plant floor, there are those who in turn have found a better use of their newly freed time.
Rising energy costs and concerns about global warming are at the forefront of today’s news. Turn to local or national TV programming, browse the
internet or read the paper and one can
find numerous stories about the seemingly irreversible energy costs and the subsequent impact that these costs have on simply doing business. As a result, we as individuals are becoming increasingly aware of the cost of energy and we are being introduced to a variety of methods
and/or products that will minimize the
impact of these costs.
Today, better fuel economy is a main objective in the automotive development process. It remains top-of-mind with the auto industry and consumers because of costs and environmental impacts. Because the industry’s average fuel-economy standard is required to increase by 40 percent by 2020, manufacturers and engineers are working to develop fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable designs for vehicles.