浙江工业大学浙西分校信息与电子工程系毕业设计(外文翻译)
"ECONO-PILOT”ENERGY-SAVING SYSTEM FOR WATER PUMPS
We have developed the “Econo-Pilot” energy-saving system for water pumps,
which reduces the power consumption of motors for water supply. In the energy-
saving control field, the conventional method used is that of constant pressure control
of the water supply with inverters. However, as Econo-Pilot employs a method of
variable water pressure control corresponding to flow volume, the system can raise
the energy-saving ratio up to 90 percent.
This paper describes the principles of the system and its basic functions, along with a
case study of some practical applications.
INTRODUCTION
With the background of fulfilling public commitments for the prevention of
global warning, many countries have consolidated related laws and regulations aiming
to reduce energy consumption. Energy conservation has become one of the important
issues for companies and organizations accredited with the ISO 14000 series
standards certification because they are required to achieve yearly targets for
improvements, which have, in a sense, the same implications as laws. In a prolonged
recession, investments in energy-saving activities directly linked with cost reduction
have attracted increasing attention.
However, large-scale renewal investments which entail enormous costs cannot be
implemented easily. Consequently, there have been increasing needs for energy
conservation activities which bring about substantial cost reduction effects but can be
conducted inexpensively with ease and minimum risks, while at the same time
utilizing existing facilities.
Figure 1 is a graphical indication of the energy consumption ratios of office
buildings, which is based on research conducted by the Building-Energy Manager's
Association of Japan. As indicated in the graph, air conditioning-related items account
for half of the total consumption. This means that air conditioning must be the main
target for energy conservation.
Figure 1 Energy Consumption of Office Buildings by Usage
Among air conditioning-related technologies, we have focused on the control of
air conditioning pumps and have developed a new energy-saving control system