Robert Wilkins, Danfoss: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufacturers

Exploiting Energy Saving Opportunities March 19, 2010

Existing technologies offer substantial opportunities to save energy TODAY! Energy Secretary Chu has referred to energy efficiency, “not as low-hanging fruit, but as fruit already on the ground ready to be picked up.” Develop Renewable Sources Improve Energy Efficiency Develop New Technologies Deploy Existing Technologies Target: Cut 83% GHG emissions by 2050 Avenues to Reduce GHG Emissions

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Energy Savings Opportunities in Industrial Application

EXAMPLE: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)* ,[object Object],Fixed Frequency Variable Frequency Variable Speed * Also called variable speed drives (VSDs) or frequency converters

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Affinity Laws for Pumps and Fans Conclusion: Reducing motor speed by 10% to 20% saves 27% to 49% of the power used!

Common Applications Air Conditioning Process cooling Water / wastewater systems Industrial pumps Compressors Blowers Irrigation Food and beverage processing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

VFD Shipments as % of Induction Motor Shipments (2008) ,[object Object],[object Object],Data source: IMS Research, Austin, TX.

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],25% less CO 2 and 25% more sustainable energy in 2025 Danfoss’ Own Energy and Environment Goals

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