case studies

Case studies of some APDS applications showing the diversity of our expertise.

BMW

BMW save energy with ABB drives and are supported 24-7 by APDS

The paint shop is has high technology positive pressure paint booths which maintain accurate pressure as producrt and staff enter and leave the booth. this is done by ABB drives from 1.1 to 400kW on supply and exhaust fans

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South West Water

APDS hire fleet helps prevent problems for South West Water

Due to ventillation problems in a control room and mechanical failure of a second system two out of three storm pumps were out of action at a critical South West Water site.

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Bristol Water

Bristol Water was concerned to improve the energy efficiency of its pumping equipment at its Purton pumping station.The original pumping equipment had been installed in 1963 and tests showed that it had fallen below a good standard of efficiency. A review of the site recommended new pumping plant that would be more suited to the duty we now have. This would see the pumps reduced in number from five to three and making them all the same size.

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Thames Water

Failure of surge vessel during routine testing meant Thames Water had to respond quickly to ensure customers were not left without water

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Devon Cliffs

Bourne Leisure run several holiday parks around the UK all with swimming pool and leisure facillities, they were looking at trying to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

Bourne Leisure approached APDS to help them save money on energy by examining and reporting on the control philosophy for their pools. It is well understood that slowing a motor via an inverter on a variable torque application leads to savings on energy. Using their extensive knowledge of pool filtration systems and understanding the periods of heavy usage APDS identified areas where savings could be achieved.

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Princess Yachts

Princess Yacths a prestigious manufacturer luxury yacths

Princess Yachts was looking at reducing energy costs and the fitting of variable speed drives was offered as an option.

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Dyson

Dyson

An ABB drive has helped vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson improve its dust extraction at its Wiltshire product development centre, saving the company over £6,000 a year on energy costs.

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