Carl Turbitt

HVAC Drives – UK Sales Manager at ABB

There’s more to cooling than just efficiency

When comparing EC fans and variable speed drives, it is easy to assume that the solution with the highest upfront efficiency will work out the cheapest. However, this risks missing the bigger picture, says Carl Turbitt, HVAC Drives – UK Sales Manager, ABB.

Are EC fans more efficient than separate drive and motor solutions?

Are EC fans the most efficient solution for data centres, or could the addition of ultra-low harmonic (ULH) technology make drives and motors the better option? Carl Turbitt, ABB's HVAC Drives UK Sales Manager, unpacks the pros and cons.