Danfoss Drives in the Water industry

Built-in intelligence to keep your system running
Intelligence embedded in the VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 automatically defines baseline parameters for water and wastewater applications, at all speeds and real-life operating cycles. In the event an issue is detected, Digital cascade control Hot Swap technology combined with back-up master functionality ensures reliable, stable and easy operation to help you stay up and running.
In addition to the features provide by the VLT AQUA Drive, Danfoss offers DrivePro®-tection which provides up to a 6 year on-site warranty to insure continued operation of your drive.
Superior performance for maximum results

Energy saving heat management
A unique back-channel cooling concept transfers up to 90% of heat away from the room, using a fan-less design that exploits heat differentials in materials and air temperature and the latest developments in heat piping technology.
Our back-channel cooling system offers up to 90% reduction in your investment for air cooling systems to remove heat from the drives.

Integrated condition-based monitoring
Take motor and pump supervision to new levels with the intelligent VLT® AQUA drive.
Integrated condition-based monitoring lets you react quickly to critical situations like clogging, leaks, motor winding failure, vibration wear, mechanical misalignments and wear-out.
Cloud-free artificial intelligence embedded in the drive automatically defines operating baseline parameters corresponding to specific applications, at all speeds and real-life operating cycles. Reduced installation time and predictive maintenance lower operating costs and boost uptime.

Deragging for consistently high pump efficiency
Embedded in the drive, the deragging function provides proactive maintenance with regular or clog triggered ‘wash cycles’ to keep impellers clean for consistently high pump efficiency.

Advanced harmonics mitigation
Danfoss offers efficient technologies to mitigate harmonics. See how our solutions can maximize efficiency.

Plant operators - see how you can take the pressure off
As a treatment plant operator, you know how critical a clean municipal water supply is for the health and safety of your community. Your days contain many obstacles that could put it at risk. By putting the right water treatment methods in place, you don’t have to worry either.



Applications
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Drives for water pumpingFor water supply based on surface water or groundwater, Danfoss AC drives can help optimize the production process whilst reducing energy and maintenance costs.
Success stories
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Jersey Water desalination plant boosts efficiency by 38%For a recent major upgrade to its La Rosière desalination plant, Jersey Water chose VLT® AQUA Drive from Danfoss. With dedicated water-industry functionality, this drive provides outstanding harmonic performance and high efficiency.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Hospital selects DrivePro® programs to keep costs down, maintain efficiencyAs the largest regional medical center in San Joaquin County, St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, Calif., has 359-beds, employs over 400 physicians and more than 2,400 employees. Operating the HVAC mechanical equipment for a facility this large is a huge energy-conservation challenge. That's why St. Joseph’s made the decision to use variable frequency drives (VFDs) on HVAC pump and fan motors —a decision that continues to pay off today, thanks to an innovative upgrade plan using Danfoss VLT® Drives.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Utility’s Growth Fueled by VFD'sManagement of water and wastewater is a major issue in the central highlands of Arizona, which gets only about 12 inches of precipitation a year. To handle growing water demands, the City devised a strategic water management plan that included creating a modern municipal water system with effective monitoring, control and pumping technology – a development made possible by Danfoss variable frequency drives (VFDs).
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Solar-powered irrigation for citrus trees in MoroccoA citrus farmer waters his citrus trees in a cost-efficient way thanks to solar-powered pumps driven by VACON® 100 X AC drives.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Fast Growing Water Plant Quickly Shifts to VLT® AQUA DriveThe Benton/Washington Regional Public Water Authority (BWRPWA) operates as a wholesaler, providing up to 24 million gallons of drinking water per day to sixteen municipalities and other entities. To be a cost-effective water provider, the Authority operates pumps at varying speeds, night and day—which is why BWRPWA saw a lot of value in the Danfoss VLT® AQUA Drive, variable frequency drive.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Huge Water Savings from Food Processor’s Deep WellFood processing plants require a dependable source of water in large quantities for the washing and rinsing, steaming, cooking, and cooling of food, and during plant sanitation operations. That’s why a large Midwest food processor wanted full control over its water supply by constructing a private water well on its own property. However, what looked like a simple solution was quite complex below the surface — as the well driller discovered when he embarked on the project.
Related water products
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }VLT® Midi Drive FC 280FC280 provides precise and efficient motor control for machine builders in the food and beverage, material handling and processing industries.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }VLT® Micro Drive FC 51The smallest drives in the FC51 series are ideal for side-by-side mounting with a high integration density.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }VACON® NXP Air CooledDesigned for a broad range of demanding applications, focusing on higher power sizes and system drives.
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; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }VACON® X5 HazLoVACON X5 HazLo is a first in the world of AC Drives. It has been certified for Class I; Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D in a UL Type 4X enclosure.