The DST P140 pressure transmitter is designed to provide unrivaled reliability, durability, performance, and not least, digital possibilities in the water-pump market.
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Speaker Mads Warming, Global Director for Water and Waste Water, Danfoss Drives
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Water industry challenges
According to the UN, 1/3 of the world’s population will live in water stressed areas in 2025.
Non-revenue water levels differ around the world with 40 % as average and 26 % in Europe.
In less than two decades, demands will rise due to growing populations, urbanization, and a larger middle class.
Today’s challenges Tomorrow’s achievements
The industry challenges reflect a growing need for efficient water supply and treatment.
The good news is that technologies to reduce energy consumption and leakages in all stages of the water cycle – from production and distribution to wastewater pumping and treatment – already exist.
Pressure management is key throughout the water cycle
Global Director at Danfoss Drives Segment, Mads Warming, explains why there is a need for more efficient water supply and treatment on a global scale.
Pressure control is key to reduce water and energy loss
Danfoss pressure sensors and variable speed drives are a key component for reducing water and energy loss throughout the whole water cycle.
Experiences from 112 systems in 10 different countries show that better pressure control reduces non-revenue water and unnecessary energy consumption significantly.
In average, improved pressure management leads to 38 % reduction in pressure and 53 % less new breaks. Among other benefits, the energy consumption is reduced by 20-40 % and the typical water leakage reduction is 38 %. Moreover, the improvements result in extended asset lifetime and fewer network related complaints.
Danish water utility sets new standards for sustainability
The Danish water utility, Aarhus Water, is running with only 6 % leakage. Danfoss has contributed through the whole water cycle.
- High energy consumption
- Water hammer and cavitation – pressure peaks are damaging the pipes
- Missing accurate pressure measurement – often too high pressure to ensure water supply
- Expensive down time of the system due to unpredicted maintenance
- Pumps can run dry if the pressure is not monitored and controlled
- Higher reliability
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Less quality issues leading to lower warranty costs
- Improved uptime - maximize the efficiency of pumps in operation
- Longer lifetime – protect your equipment
- Reduced energy consumption
- Minimized maintenance with predicted maintenance
- Global presence
- Wide product range
- Easy selection of products
- Fit and forget
- Expert support
- Global presence – local support
Bringing water and energy use into balance
The increasing global demand for water and energy has put immense pressure on both industries to find a path towards a more sustainable future. And pressure itself is the key to achieving this goal.
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Pressure transmitter, type MBS 1700 is designed to a variety of applications and easy installations within the distributor market. The transmitter offers highly reliable pressure measurement, ensuring that even the slightest change is detected immediately.
The compact pressure transmitter MBS 3000 is designed for use in almost all industrial applications, and offers a reliable pressure measurement, even under harsh environmental conditions.
The flexible pressure transmitter programme covers all standard output signals.
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Case studies
The Marselisborg catchment area in Aarhus has achieved 100 % energy surplus production - by minimizing consumption throughout the whole water cycle and maximizing energy production from the wastewater facility.
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Articles
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Brazilian water utility CAESB relies on DrivePro® services for planned maintenance and guaranteed response time to improve predictability in water management. Refurbished drives and upgraded units have extended the lifetime of their equipment, reduced the risk of downtime, and brought control to both operations and budgets.
SWITZERLAND: The Wehrliau pumping station in Bern delivers up to 1.20 M liters of drinking water hourly. iC7 drives play a key role in ensuring reliable supply.
POLAND: The Lodz Zoo Orientarium uses high-efficiency VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 to secure reliable water quality in life support systems for rare animal species.
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This 720 Mtpd nitric acid plant in South Africa saves 3.6 M Rand annually on operating costs, thanks to to VLT® drive control of electric pumps and motors.
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