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Solutions for the Water and Wastewater Industry

Solutions for the Water and Wastewater Industry
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Solutions for the Water and Wastewater Industry

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Overview
The document provides an in-depth analysis of Bauer Gear Motor's solutions tailored for the water and wastewater industry, focusing on their product offerings, technical specifications, and the benefits they provide.
Specifications
  • Bevel gear and parallel-shaft gear motors with power ratings from 0.55 kW to 45 kW.
  • Corrosion resistance classes Coro 2 and Coro 3 for diverse applications.
  • Designed for high ambient temperatures up to 80°C and continuous operation.
  • ATEX protection available for specific models.
Product Features
  • Compact design with direct machine mounting.
  • Reinforced bearings for durability and high radial force absorption.
  • Special sealing to prevent foreign body penetration, reducing maintenance needs.
  • Energy savings up to 30% with PMSM technology, available in IE3 and IE4 efficiency classes.
Applications
  • Ideal for septic tanks, agitators, sludge dewatering, aeration tanks, and more.
  • Custom solutions for specific needs, such as underwater aerators and screenings wash press.
Technical Innovations
  • Decentralized inverter solutions combining geared motors and frequency inverters for compact drive solutions.
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) for high efficiency and precise load movement.
  • Compliance with EMC standards and various communication interfaces like CANopen and EtherNet IP.
Quality and Reliability
  • Standard enclosure IP65, with options for higher protection levels.
  • Special paints for enhanced corrosion protection in aggressive environments.
  • Long service intervals up to 25,000 hours, reducing maintenance costs.
Specifications and Features
The document details various specifications and features, including IP66, IP67, and IP68 ratings, rain covers, cast terminal boxes, and non-ventilated motors. It highlights stainless steel nameplates, galvanized fan cowls, and special seals. Motors offer flexible mounting options and are available in integrated versions with C/IEC and C/Nema flanges. They are ATEX certified and can be built with US motors like WEG and Baldor, compliant with UL/CSA standards. Additional features include backstop availability and IP68 options.
Motor Technologies and Efficiency
The document discusses the benefits of permanent magnet technology, which includes reduced rotor losses and increased efficiency. It compares different motor technologies (IE1 to IE5) and highlights the advantages of PMSM over ASM in terms of efficiency and energy savings, providing examples of energy costs and savings.
Drive Unit and Communication
The drive unit offers three designs with power ratings from 0.37 to 7.5 kW and supports communication via CANopen, PROFI-BUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNET/IP, and AS-interface. It includes safety functions according to EN 60204 and offers flexible connection options. The EtaK2.0 system is highlighted for its modular design, energy savings, and suitability for harsh environments.
TorqueControl4.0
TorqueControl4.0 is an Industry 4.0 component that provides rapid torque measurement and overload protection. It features soft start and stop, adaptive load control, and wear-free switching. The system allows for quick configuration and integration into PLCs via IO link, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
Corrosion Protection and Enclosures
The document details corrosion protection systems according to DIN EN ISO 12944, with various coatings for different environmental conditions. It describes the IP65 and IP68 enclosures, which offer protection against dust and water, designed for industrial environments. Special sealing technologies are available for maximum leakage protection.
Applications and Use Cases
IP68 geared motors are suitable for submersible operations, such as conveying waste or sludge-containing waters. They are used in agitators and other applications requiring high torque. The document emphasizes the motors' suitability for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and their energy-saving capabilities.
Introduction
This document discusses the efficiency and benefits of using IE3 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) compared to IE3 Asynchronous Motors (ASM) in various industrial applications, particularly in the water and wastewater industry.
Specifications and Efficiency
The IE3 PMSM motor with 1.1 kW power demonstrates higher efficiency levels than the IE3 ASM motor. At nominal points, the PMSM achieves approximately 88.4% efficiency, which increases to over 90% during partial load operations. This efficiency is maintained across a wide range of operational levels, making PMSMs more energy-efficient.
Applications and Benefits
PMSMs are particularly beneficial for applications running at partial load levels and variable speeds, such as pumps and rakes. The document highlights that replacing ASM with PMSM can lead to significant energy savings and reduced operational costs. For example, a PMSM motor can increase efficiency by approximately 12% and save over EUR 250 per pump annually.
Cost and Amortization
The initial higher cost of PMSM technology is offset by energy savings, with amortization periods ranging from 10 months to 2 years, depending on the application. The document provides Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations for various applications, demonstrating the financial benefits of switching to PMSM.
Case Studies
Several case studies are presented, including the use of PMSMs in sludge presses and aeration plants. These studies show substantial energy savings and reduced costs, with one example saving over 93,000 kW/h per year, translating to over €18,600 in savings.
Conclusion
The document concludes that PMSM technology offers superior efficiency and cost savings compared to traditional ASM motors, making it a viable solution for energy-efficient industrial applications.
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Altra Industrial Motion Altra Industrial Motion Solutions for the Water and Wastewater Industry Tailor-made to your application

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Bauer Gear Motor I S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e W a t e r a n d W a s t e w a t e r I n d u s t r y Bauer geared motors can be used in many different applications 1 Intake pumping station 2 Rakes »»Bevel gear and parallel-shaft gear motors with hollow shaft and motor rating of 0.75 kW – 11 kW. »»Special corrosion resistance class Coro 2. »»ATEX 3 Sand treatment »»Parallel-shaft gear motors with hollow shaft and motor ratings of 0.55 kW to 1.5 kW. »»Special corrosion resistance class Coro 2. »»ATEX 4 Primary sedimentation basin »»Parallel-shaft gear motors with hollow shaft and motor ratings...

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You benefit from our application experience Rakes • Space saving by building the geared motor directly onto the machine. • Thanks to the shaft-mounted gear motor, the radial/axial bearing and the shaft fixing on the rake are taken over by the gear. • With an industrial geared motor there is no need for a tandem solution for large rakes with heavy loads, resulting in cost savings. • By using Bauer premium efficiency motors with PMSM* technology, you can achieve up to 30 % energy savings even with the typical intermittent operation of the rake. • PMSM motors (efficiency class IE3 and IE4) are also...

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Bauer Gear Motor I S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e W a t e r a n d W a s t e w a t e r I n d u s t r y You benefit from our application experience Pumps/screw water pumps • Most pumps/screw water pumps run continuously with partial loads, so that by using Bauer premium efficiency motors with PMSM technology you can achieve huge energy savings of up to 40 % and short amortisation periods. • Designed for continuous operation, Bauer geared motors guarantee high reliability, with long service intervals that reduce operating and maintenance costs. • Using Bauer premium efficiency geared motors, the...

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Function: To speed up the growth of the micro-organisms that devour the suspended solids it is necessary to introduce more air into the liquid, in order to optimise and speed up the process of cleaning the water. Demands on the drive: • Suitable for continuous operation • Designed for very high radial load • Completely enclosed gears • Protection thanks to special gasket and coating Solution: Parallel-shaft gear motor, e.g. BF80 in IP65 Benefits: • Special construction with larger bearing clearance (with long agitators high bending moments occur, this helps to support these) • Total gear motor...

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Bauer Gear Motor I S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e W a t e r a n d W a s t e w a t e r I n d u s t r y The Bauer Geared Motor Product Range Helical-Geared Motor Series BG Shaft-Mounted Geared Motor Series BF Bevel-Geared Motor Series BK Compact and economical inline helical geared motors for long lifetime under arduous conditions. Shaft-mounted geared motors with integrated torque arm are easily integrated and economically applied. Power-dense, right-angle, bevel-geared motors ensure the highest efficiency especially when used with frequency inverters. • Motor power from 0.03 kW to 75 kW • 13 gearbox...

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Top quality for a long lifetime Main features • Special paints protect against aggressive brines, alkalis and salts, as well as aggressive environmental conditions • High standard enclosure IP65 • Optionally the following protection levels are available: - IP66, IP67, IP68 - rain cover for fan cowls - cast terminal boxes - cable design - non-ventilated motors - stainless steel nameplate - galvanised fan cowls - special seals - IP66 brake Standard Cage Clamp® terminals galvanised double cowl (brake under the cowl) cast terminal boxes improved corrosion protection thanks to special paint with the...

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Bauer Gear Motor I S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e W a t e r a n d W a s t e w a t e r I n d u s t r y Industrial gears for high torques Planetary gears up to approx. 1 million Nm are possible, if high torques are required at low rotation speeds and low weight. These are often used in sludge presses, agitators, etc. Industrial bevel helical gears up to approx. 44,000 Nm are used anywhere that high torque is needed. They are used, for example, in large rakes, in agitators and with the screw water pumps. Benefits of permanent magnet technology PERMANENT MAGNET No voltage induction in the rotor •...

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EtaK2.0 Flexible due to modular design The EtaK2.0 features maximum user-friendliness in operation and installation. Especially for decentralised drive solutions, it demonstrates its high efficiency in terms of space, time and energy. Integrated safety technology and field bus communication according to individual requirements VFC eco mode offers an intelligent adjustment of the magnetising current Energy savings of up to 30 % possible in partial load range Asynchronous motors and PM synchronous motors can be operated Suited to the harshest environments thanks to the high enclosure IP65. Direct...

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Bauer Gear Motor I S o l u t i o n s f o r t h e W a t e r a n d W a s t e w a t e r I n d u s t r y TorqueControl4.0 Developed under the slogan "Geared Motor Goes Online", TorqueControl4.0 has been combined with a mains-powered geared motor to create an Industry 4.0 component with a range of useful additional functions. Features • Direct integration of motors into PLC via IO link • Quick configuration • Rapid torque measurement • Rapid torque activation in the event of an overload • Status and process monitoring • Soft start and soft stop • Adaptive load control • Wear-free switching in the...

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Properly protected in aggressive environments Paint coatings of a drive with CVS4 surface protection Two-component topcoat (30 - 200 pm) Two-component EP primer (approx. 50 - 100 pm) Two-component primer-filler (30 - 80 pm) IP65 Enclosure - the Bauer standard • All components are designed for IP65 • Designed for industrial environments • Resistant to dust and water entry • Non-corrosive name plate • Space heater • Moisture and drip protection insulation • Pressure vent • Shaft seal on motor side • Galvanised fan cowl • IP65 brake • Special surface protection for the hollow shaft prevents fretting...

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