PTSCummins
Plastic
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2019
Good morning all,
Looking for input based on experience here.
I acquired a 15HP 3phase Ingersoll Rand compressor for a decent price, but don't have native 3 phase at our shop. The shop is 120/240v and the compressor is set up for 208/230/460v.
I'm very electrically minded, and run a company with several electricians on staff but even they aren't sure what to do.
What is my most efficient option to power this unit? From research it appears a 30HP VFD (50% derate to go from 1 to 3 phase) may be the ticket, but just wondering if anyone has a specific manufacturer/model they've had success with.
I've considered the RPC idea as well, but I don't have anything else in the shop big enough to justify it over a VFD. Any mill/lathe we buy in the future will be small enough to use a VFD with. I also really like the idea of being able to soft start and tweak frequency on demand etc.
Cost isn't really an object. I just want something that won't be super inefficient. It'll be running 3-4 hours each day.
Any input offered will be appreciated!
Looking for input based on experience here.
I acquired a 15HP 3phase Ingersoll Rand compressor for a decent price, but don't have native 3 phase at our shop. The shop is 120/240v and the compressor is set up for 208/230/460v.
I'm very electrically minded, and run a company with several electricians on staff but even they aren't sure what to do.
What is my most efficient option to power this unit? From research it appears a 30HP VFD (50% derate to go from 1 to 3 phase) may be the ticket, but just wondering if anyone has a specific manufacturer/model they've had success with.
I've considered the RPC idea as well, but I don't have anything else in the shop big enough to justify it over a VFD. Any mill/lathe we buy in the future will be small enough to use a VFD with. I also really like the idea of being able to soft start and tweak frequency on demand etc.
Cost isn't really an object. I just want something that won't be super inefficient. It'll be running 3-4 hours each day.
Any input offered will be appreciated!