A variable frequency AC blower drive installation for efficient and accurate control of glass tempering

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.1985.349576· OSTI ID:5114090

Cuffe, S S; Hammond, P W

Today's escalating energy costs often justify modifying existing industrial equipment to improve operating efficiency. One common instance occurs in air handling, where vane or damper controls are being replaced by variable speed blower operation. AC variable frequency drives offer the advantages of utilizing the existing motors, retaining the original constant speed capability for emergency service, and using one drive to control several motors sequentially, as well as improving efficiency. Other benefits often result, such as ease of automation or elimination of on-off duty cycle restrictions. Such a retrofit of a glass tempering installation is described, with primary emphasis on estimating energy cost savings for justification.

• Research Organization: Ford Motor Co., Tulsa, OK
• OSTI ID: 5114090
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States) Vol. IA-21:4; ISSN ITIAC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320303* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Equipment & Processes
BLOWERS
CONTROL
CONTROL SYSTEMS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
GLASS
HEAT TREATMENTS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
MOTORS
PROCESS CONTROL
RETROFITTING
TEMPERING
VAR CONTROL SYSTEMS