Efficient and future-proof
solutions for drive systems
Service Solutions
Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
Performance Enhancements
Modernization of frequency converters in
power plants
replaces obsolete frequency converters with
tailored, high-quality components, thus
increasing availability and reliability. The
Solution offers significant savings potential
and provides a whole range of new convenient
features.
Your Benefits
■ Greater reliability
through fewer individual
components, more
efficient power electronics
■ Reduced costs through
energy savings from
conversion of variablespeed gear units and from
replacement of reactor
elements
■ Higher availability of
modernized frequency
converters through longterm supply of spare parts
The Task
Even though the power plant is otherwise in
good condition, obsolete converter technology
for electric drives becomes a risk factor for
operation of the plant, for example, because it
is no longer supported by the manufacturer.
As frequency converters age, the risk grows that
the manufacturer will no longer provide full
sup-port. In the event of a fault, it may be hard
to find suitable spare parts and personnel
trained in the old technology. The remedy is
replacement with modern drive systems.
Our Solution
Siemens replaces obsolete converter systems
with the latest technology – regardless of the
original manufacturer, drive system concept,
or application. Modern frequency converters
not only boost plant efficiency and availability,
but also upgrade your plant with state-of-the-art
features – especially improved self-diagnostics,
simple parameterization, and integration into
the unit I&C, greater resistance to harmonics
and system disturbances, and reduced reactions
on the system due to the converter itself.
The portfolio is flexible and scalable from the
smallest to the largest application – for both
the low- and medium-voltage levels. Even high
mechanical and hydraulic equipment that consume high amounts of energy for speed setting
of pumps and blowers can be replaced by economical drive systems with frequency converters. Thus payback times can be as short as one
year.
Siemens can not only provide complete and
expert advice, we can also process the entire
upgrade including all necessary steps. We offer
frequency converters in all performance classes,
and can also supply any necessary matching
drive motors and converter transformers.
Because our concept is based on maximum use
of standardized components, you can count on
our system support for a long time. And of
course, after modernization, spare parts and
support will again be available for reliable
operation of your plant for years to come.
Modern frequency converters can be perfectly integrated into
the I&C of your plant.
Answers for energy.
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Siemens Energy, Inc.
Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical
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Alpharetta, GA 30004, USA
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