Booster Drive Failure
The Problem
When a 132kW drive failed at a critical booster Pumping Station, Central Group attended site to investigate the fault. The drive in question controlled a pump that supplied clean water to a major town that would have experienced very low or no water pressure during busy periods, unless the problem could be addressed urgently.
The Service Team identified that the reason for the failure was a lack of cooling and ventilation, which was compounded by the fact that incorrect fuses were installed. The conclusion was that the drive that failed was beyond economical repair.
The Solution
Central Group delivered a new replacement drive within a few hours from stock, and attended site to remove the failed drive. A replacement drive was installed along with all necessary control wiring modifications. A new switch fuse isolator was also fitted along with the correct high speed semi conductor fuses. To complete the repair, a new filter medium was also supplied and installed.
The swift action of the Service Team and their technical knowledge, meant that the drive was installed and operational to industry standards, therefore preventing another premature failure of the drive system.
The engineers from Central Group managed to carry out the full retrofit along with the switch fuse isolator and cooling improvements without any disruption to the town’s water supply.
The retrofit was completed within 6 hours from fault to completion.
Division:
Drives
Industry:
Automotive, Compressors