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06/06/2011
Narec accepts ABB drives and switchgear for 3 MW drive train test rig

ABB has completed factory acceptance testing of the medium voltage (MV) drive and medium and low voltage switchgear to be supplied for Project Nautilus, a new 3 MW drive train test rig for marine renewable technologies, being built by Narec in North East England.

Nautilus will allow accelerated life-time testing of turbine components such as those used in new tidal power generation devices. ABB is supplying a 3 MW medium voltage drive, a 12-pole, 3 MW motor, oil filled input ...
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Knowledge Bank

15/06/2011

High output synchronous motor and drive package

With a power density up to 40% higher than a conventional induction motor, ABB's new high-output synchronous reluctance motor and drive package is set to become the next technology of choice in a wide range of industrial applications.  Read More

06/06/2011

MotorAdvantage findings for ACME Ltd

ABB recommends that the motor considered on No.2 water pump be changed to a new IE3 premium efficiency motor at the point of failure. ABB further recommends that a local spare is held to minimise downtime due to high downtime costs.  Read More

06/06/2011

Take the MotorAdvantage and unlock the hidden savings

View a MotorAdvantage report for a fictional company and see the typical savings you can achieve by maximising your plant's installed motor base.  Read More

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