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Variable frequency drives (VFD) can offer many benefits to pump stations by helping to protect and extend the life of the pump(s) and other components in the pump station.
A pump will normally run at full speed based on the frequency of the supply voltage, which remains at a constant. When a VFD serves as the power supply for the pump motor, it can adjust the frequency of the supply voltage, enabling the pump to operate at various speeds and transition smoothly from one speed to another as needed.
Therefore, VFDs are very efficient in applications where the flow, density, and/or viscosity of the media may vary quite often because the pump speed can be controlled to match the variable demand of the media being pumped.
Greetings, fellow pump enthusiasts! My name is Clyde, and yes, I'm a Sasquatch. While you might assume that I spend my days wandering the woods or hiding from blurry cameras, I actually have a real knack for pump control panels. Living outdoors, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of a well-maintained water system. After all, even a Sasquatch needs running water — no one likes a soggy patch of moss in the middle of nowhere. So, let me guide you through the top signs your pump control panel needs maintenance — because nothing ruins a peaceful wilderness retreat like low water pressure when you're filling your favorite hollowed-out tree trunk with more water!
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In this article we’ll discuss how IIoT works, the advantages of using an IIoT platform, and how you can upgrade your existing and future pump control systems with an IIoT platform.
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