Wonder Cement, one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in India, installed ABB’s ACS880-based SPRS solution for saving energy, at its manufacturing plant in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

The plant has three production lines, with a capacity of producing 8 MTPA of clinker. The cement manufacturing process is complex, and companies usually opt for big slip ring induction motors to get high starting torque and to meet process requirements. The traditional method uses external rotor resistors and leads to heavy energy loss in the form of resistive heat dissipation. ABB’s ACS880 based SPRS solution plays a very important role in controlling the speed of slip ring motors and helps in achieving significant energy savings. The built-in energy calculators including used and saved kilowatt-hours, CO2 reduction, and money saved, help the customer to optimise manufacturing processes to ensure efficient energy use. The energy optimiser mode ensures maximum torque per ampere, reducing energy drawn from the supply.
Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business Area, ABB India, said, “This project is indeed a great example of how we are one of the most trusted partners for customers when it comes to energy efficiency.
From the cement sector to food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals, we have constantly promoted technologies that help in driving our carbon-neutral future. Our solutions are helping businesses across India to cut energy expenses and decarbonise their operations.”

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