AF-6 Series Drives
The AF-6 Series drives are variable speed drives that power motors at varying speeds, offering energy-efficient alternatives to conventional systems that unnecessarily run at full speed throughout the day. AF-6 Series drives range from 1/3 to 1350HP, each with a host of built-in features that heighten performance, reduce energy consumption, simplify installation and eliminate the need for many costly add-ons.
Environmental Benefit
GE's AF-6 Series Variable Speed Drives save energy by optimizing the motor speed to the level of output required by an application, such as an HVAC system. For example, by applying ten AF-600 FP Fan & Pump Drives each rated at 10 HP to an HVAC system operating for 12 hours a day at an average of 60% speed, instead of applying mechanical devices to a system running at 100% speed, a customer could avoid approximately 165 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year on the U.S. grid, equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of approximately 30 cars on U.S. roads.
Operating Benefit
GE's AF-6 Series Variable Speed Drives save energy by optimizing the motor speed to the level of output required by an application, such as an HVAC system. For example, by applying ten AF-600 FP Fan & Pump Drives each rated at 10 HP to an HVAC system operating for 12 hours a day at an average of 60% speed, instead of applying mechanical devices to a system running at 100% speed, a customer could save approximately $30,000 annually in energy costs, at a commercial electricity price of $0.11 per kWh.
