Variable speed drive compressor cuts costs by ten-thousand pounds
Coventry automotive manufacturer makes huge savings in production costs following Energy Summit.
- (1888PressRelease) June 13, 2018 - A major automotive manufacturer based in Coventry is estimated to have cut running costs by more than £10k following the installation of a new variable speed drive air compressor with Glaston Compressor Services.
The manufacturer held an internal Energy Summit to assess how the systems were designed and maintained to ensure the factory was operating at the highest levels of efficiency. Glaston attended the conference to provide a detailed analysis of the compressed air and chilled water system, and present invaluable data on its performance.
Data analysis performed by Glaston demonstrated that annual cost savings of over £10k would be achievable with the installation of a variable speed drive compressor. With a significant investment needed, Glaston developed a bespoke solution and were able to retrofit variable speed drive controllers to the air compressors, which provided the customer with a quick, cost-effective solution.
The new VACON 110kW speed drive was installed over a three-day period. Following the installation, the previously inefficient system began operating flawlessly, and the anticipated annual savings were soon achieved.
Company information
Glaston has been the supplier of choice for a major automotive manufacturer, based in Coventry, since 2006. Over the years, Glaston has continued to install and service the growing number of air compressors and chilled water systems operating within the factory.
Glaston has been fitting variable speed drive controllers to both new and used air compressors since 2000. Glaston’s technical expertise and dedication to energy savings saw the company awarded for a project completed in 2009, whereby a leading UK automotive supplier made an annual saving of £14k on the cost of running a 90kW screw compressor, following the installation of a VSD and compressor management system.
Customer comment
“We have been using Glaston for many years now and have always been very impressed with the standard of work they provide. When they suggested retrofitting a variable speed drive controller to the compressor, and effectively demonstrated the potential savings, the project was immediately given the go-ahead.
“Following the installation the energy reports have verified the saving and we are delighted with the results. As a major automotive fuel tank manufacturer, it is very important for us to be as efficient as possible to benefit both the environment and to help sustain our position as a market leader.”
Website: https://www.glaston.com/
Media enquires: charlotte.hartley ( @ ) kwdigital dot co.uk
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