ABB launches Intelligent Pump Control for industrial drives
Intelligent Pump Control is an optional software package for ABB's low voltage AC industrial drives. Incorporating all the functions most commonly required by pump users, it eliminates the need for an external PLC and can help to save energy, reduce downtime, and prevent pump jamming and pipeline blocking. Intelligent Pump Control is easy-to-use software developed to meet the needs of water and waste water utilities, industrial plants, and other pump users. It includes six pump control functions plus ABB's Adaptive Programming utility, which enables users to customize drives for specific applications.
Multipump Control is intended for applications where several pumps are operated together and the required flow rate is variable. Each pump is controlled by its own drive, with one being speed adjusted and the rest run at constant speed. This results in smooth control with no pressure peaks. Fail-safe operation can be achieved by implementing the control connections in a star configuration, which also provides instant system recovery capability. This control function includes a conventional PFC Function and Direct Follower Control, which is often used in testing new installations.
Level Control (patent pending) is typically used to control the filling or emptying of waste water storage tanks. A special feature of the software seeks to prevent sediment build-up on the tank walls by randomly varying the surface level within a range preset by the user. Fast-ramp starting creates a flush effect to keep pipelines clear, and the pump is operated at a favorable point in its efficiency curve to minimize energy consumption. Level control can be used with a single pump, or two to three pumps / drives in parallel.
The Anti-Jam Function enables the drive to perform preventive maintenance on the pump. When the function is triggered, the pump is run at high speed and then either reversed or stopped in a number of user-defined cleaning cycles. This helps to prevent congestion through the build-up of particles and avoids rusting in 'sleeping' pumps. The trigger parameters are set by the user, with three different options available (high current, run-on time and external input). Safety parameters can be set to limit mechanical stress.
The Flow Calculation (patent pending) function can be used in a single-pump installation to make the drive into a flow meter, eliminating the need for a flow meter in applications where the flow data is not required for invoicing purposes. Sensorless flow measurement is possible, or pressure transmitters can be used to supply the necessary measurement data.
Pump Priority Control balances the operating time of all the pumps in the system over the long term. This facilitates maintenance planning and can boost energy efficiency by operating pumps closer to their best efficiency point. In a system where the consumption rate is greater during the day, for instance, the drive can be programmed to operate higher capacity pumps during daytime and smaller units at night.
The Sleep Boost function runs the pump to boost the pressure or water level prior to shutdown. This extends the pump's sleep time and therefore saves energy. It also avoids unnecessary starting and stopping, and helps to flush the pipelines.
ABB's premium ACS800 industrial drives range covers an extremely wide power range of 0.55 kW - 5.6 MW with both drive modules and stand-alone drives. The drives are designed for dependable operation in tough environments, and feature coated circuit boards and protection up to IP54. A number of analogue and digital I/O channels are provided as standard, with optional extension modules available. An optional external ethernet adapter allows browser-based remote monitoring and control. In many situations this can significantly reduce the need for personnel to travel to remote sites such as pumping stations.
Multipump Control is intended for applications where several pumps are operated together and the required flow rate is variable. Each pump is controlled by its own drive, with one being speed adjusted and the rest run at constant speed. This results in smooth control with no pressure peaks. Fail-safe operation can be achieved by implementing the control connections in a star configuration, which also provides instant system recovery capability. This control function includes a conventional PFC Function and Direct Follower Control, which is often used in testing new installations.
Level Control (patent pending) is typically used to control the filling or emptying of waste water storage tanks. A special feature of the software seeks to prevent sediment build-up on the tank walls by randomly varying the surface level within a range preset by the user. Fast-ramp starting creates a flush effect to keep pipelines clear, and the pump is operated at a favorable point in its efficiency curve to minimize energy consumption. Level control can be used with a single pump, or two to three pumps / drives in parallel.
The Anti-Jam Function enables the drive to perform preventive maintenance on the pump. When the function is triggered, the pump is run at high speed and then either reversed or stopped in a number of user-defined cleaning cycles. This helps to prevent congestion through the build-up of particles and avoids rusting in 'sleeping' pumps. The trigger parameters are set by the user, with three different options available (high current, run-on time and external input). Safety parameters can be set to limit mechanical stress.
The Flow Calculation (patent pending) function can be used in a single-pump installation to make the drive into a flow meter, eliminating the need for a flow meter in applications where the flow data is not required for invoicing purposes. Sensorless flow measurement is possible, or pressure transmitters can be used to supply the necessary measurement data.
Pump Priority Control balances the operating time of all the pumps in the system over the long term. This facilitates maintenance planning and can boost energy efficiency by operating pumps closer to their best efficiency point. In a system where the consumption rate is greater during the day, for instance, the drive can be programmed to operate higher capacity pumps during daytime and smaller units at night.
The Sleep Boost function runs the pump to boost the pressure or water level prior to shutdown. This extends the pump's sleep time and therefore saves energy. It also avoids unnecessary starting and stopping, and helps to flush the pipelines.
ABB's premium ACS800 industrial drives range covers an extremely wide power range of 0.55 kW - 5.6 MW with both drive modules and stand-alone drives. The drives are designed for dependable operation in tough environments, and feature coated circuit boards and protection up to IP54. A number of analogue and digital I/O channels are provided as standard, with optional extension modules available. An optional external ethernet adapter allows browser-based remote monitoring and control. In many situations this can significantly reduce the need for personnel to travel to remote sites such as pumping stations.
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