Case Studies

Energy Saving Upgrades Using Fine Bubble Diffused Aeration

With ever increasing energy costs, Avonmore Electrical has identified the need for an energy reduction benefit as part of every new project. A recent example of this is the contract for the upgrade of Listowel STW Aeration Basin. THE TASK The works involved the replacement of mechanical surface aerators with […]

Pump Replacement Through Modification

RO FEED PUMP, DIW GENERATION PLANT Failed in service on Friday 17th of July due to severe wear on the Pump Coupling, Pump Shaft and Motor Drive Shaft, both Pump Shaft & Motor Shaft were deemed irreparable. A direct replacement pump was not available from Grundfos, as the pump was deemed […]

Complete Servo Motor Rewind

MOTOR; 0.9kW ELWOOD SERVO MOTOR. 6500rpm, 460V. With our new Servo Motor Laboratory fully commissioned, Avonmore Electrical now cater for the immediate servo motor repair needs of industry. Coupling this new lab with our existing electro-mechanical facilities, our in-house capabilities now include quality assured, time efficient servo motor repairs.  (Pic: Servo […]

Shaft Voltage Measurement

MOTOR; 460kW LEROY SOMER PERMANENT MAGNET COMPRESSOR MOTOR. 400V, 3600rpm.  Initially overhauled in May 2017, when 2 x Insulated Bearings were replaced, Excessive Bearing Failure was once again detected in November 2017. It was agreed to complete a Shaft Voltage Test, as the motor is powered by VSD, Shaft Voltage […]