Partner Training Program

Eco-Flow-C
Variable Frequency Drive for Commercial Pool and Spa Pumps
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Product Training
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What is a Variable Frequency Drive
Pool Pump motors are supplied with Power comprising an AC (Alternating Current)
The supply frequency in North America is 60 Hz (Cycles per second)



60 Cycles per second means that the motor will run at its nameplate speed
One Cycle

The motors speed is directly proportional to the frequency supplied





120 cycles per second = 2 x nameplate speed 30 cycles per second = 1/2 x nameplate speed
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How does a Variable Frequency Drive work?
Sine Wave Power (AC) 60 Hz

Variable
Frequency
Drive

Pulsed Width Modulated output
(Variable Frequency)
Supply Voltage
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Electrical Components of a VFD
DC bus choke
Diodes or SCRs
Capacitor
IGBTs
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Benefits of reducing the pumps speed
The electrical energy consumed by a Centrifugal Pump has a significant relationship to the speed at
which it runs.

A small reduction in speed has a huge impact on the energy consumed

Example: Reducing the pumps speed by just 25% will reduce the energy by 58%

This is the result of the Affinity Laws


How to calculate the amount of reduced energy:

Take the new speed at which the pump could be run, and convert it to a decimal value, i.e., a new
speed of 75% of the full speed = 0.75

Cube this speed: 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.75 = 0.42

Energy at 75% speed is therefore 42% of full speed energy
Power demanded by the Pump
Speed %
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Why reduce the pumps speed?
Many pumps are over-sized for the pool to which they are installed

Running at too high of a flow rate consumes more chemicals, prevents the filter from
operating at its optimum performance and reduces equipment life

State Health Departments mandate pool turnover time

Some States are considering going to an 8 hour turnover during unoccupied pool times

Discharge valves are often used to reduce the flow to achieve the required turnover

Throttling back a discharge valve has minimal effect on reducing electrical energy

As already seen, reducing the pumps speed will significantly reduce the energy used


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Flow Control Options
Operating $
Throttling Discharge Valve
Controlling Pump Speed
Operating $
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Flow Control Valve
Reduce the pumps speed using
a Variable Frequency Drive
How much can the pumps speed be reduced?
Step 1 If there is an existing flow control valve, slowly adjust it to the fully open position
Step 2 Now make a note of the flow meter reading with a clean filter condition, e.g., 750 GPM

Step 3 Determine the capacity of the pool, e.g., 225,000 gallons

Step 4 Divide the pools capacity by 360 (min.) to determine the required GPM for a 6 hour
turnover, e.g., 225,000 360 = 625 GPM

Step 5 Determine what the required flow rate would be as a decimal of the actual, i.e.,
625 750 = 0.83

Conclusion: The pumps speed could be run at 0.83 (83%) of its current speed to achieve the
required turnover.



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How much can be saved?
Example:

Pool Capacity: 160,000 gallons
Utility cost: $0.16 per kilowatt hour (kWh)
Pump size: 15 HP
Required turnover per hour: 26,666 (160,000 / 6)
Required system flow rate to achieve State mandated turnover: 444 GPM (26,666 / 60)
Actual system flow rate with discharge valve wide open: 580 GPM
Calculated speed to meet required turnover: 77% (444 / 580) x 100
Reduced energy: 0.77 x 0.77 x 0.77 = 0.46 or 46% of the full speed energy (a 54% saving)

Note: Using the discharge valve to reduce the flow would have resulted in a 13% saving

Annual Energy cost without VFD: $17,420
Annual Energy cost using discharge valve to throttle flow rate: $15,172
Annual Energy cost using Eco-Flow-C: $ 7,972
Minimum annual savings: $ 7,201
Typical Return On Investment: Less than 1 year

Note: Utility kWh costs are determined by taking the total utility bill and dividing it by the number of kWh used in the billing period.
This method will ensure that all costs including transmission, surcharges and taxes are included.


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Snapshot
Variable Frequency Drive for Commercial Pool & Water Feature Pumps
Available for controlling 1 to 50 HP (standard), up to 600 HP (optional)
Models for single phase input / 3-phase output
Indoor and outdoor models
Array of customized features
Constant Flow feature
Integrated Controller in NEMA 1 and 3R models
Delivery typically 2 to 3 weeks
15 month warranty from ship date



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Enclosure Configurations
NEMA 0



Stand alone VFD
No options available
Designed for installing in clean / dry room
Least likely of all configurations
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Enclosure Configurations
NEMA 1 (without options)



VFD installed in a NEMA 1 Panel
Includes Controller as standard
Designed for installing in clean / dry room
Controller VFD
Intake Filter
Exhaust Vents
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Enclosure Configurations
NEMA 3R (without options)



VFD installed in a NEMA 3R Panel
Includes Controller as standard
Designed for installing outside
Controller VFD
Intake Filter
Exhaust Vents / Rain Hoods
Drip Shield
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Enclosure Options
Circuit Breaker


An existing Electrical
Disconnect is not situated
within line of site of the VFD
panel

Circuit Breaker
Required when:
Through the Door Handle Operator
Including Lockout facility
Note: Circuit Breaker includes a mechanical lock that prevents the Panel door from being opened when power is turned on
Wiring not shown
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Enclosure Options
Bypass



The customer would prefer to have a back-
up method of running the pump should the
VFD fail.

In the event of a VFD failure, the Selector
Switch would be moved from the VFD to
the Across the Line position

Bypass Contactors
Required when:
Motor Overload Bypass / VFD
Selector Switch
A B C
VFD
A
B
C
Wiring not shown
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Enclosure Options
Lightning Arrestor



The VFD panel is installed in a
geographical vicinity that has an incidence
of Lightning Strikes.

In the event of a Lightning Strike, the
Lightning Arrestor will absorb the high
electrical energy that would otherwise
destroy the VFD and its Controller.

Required when:
Lightning Arrestor
Wiring not shown
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Enclosure Options
Line Reactor



VFDs can transmit Harmonic distortion onto the supply lines. These
Harmonics could cause interference to equipment supplied from the same
electrical source.

A Line Reactor should be included if the VFD panel is to be installed on the
same supply to which sensitive electronic equipment is installed, i.e.,

Computers
Radio Equipment
Electronic Chemical Dosing systems, i.e., PH or ORD systems


Required when:
Line Reactor
Wiring not shown
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Enclosure Options
Load Reactor



When the VFD panel is to be installed:

To a non VFD rated Motor
More than 300 cable feet from the Motor or,
To 480V supply voltage


Required when:
Load Reactor
Wiring not shown
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Speed Control
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Method A Fixed Speed Control
Integrated Controller is used to set
the pumps speed for specific times
of the day.
Up to 2 preset speeds plus a Backwash
speed can be programmed.

Note:
The pumps speed must never be adjusted
to be lower than that required to meet statutory
turnover requirements, i.e., a 6-hour turnover in
most States.

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Supply Voltage
Flow Meter
To Pool
From Pool
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Method A Fixed Speed Control
(2 programmable speeds)
% Pump Speed
Time
0800 1200 1600 2000 0000 0400
50
70
40
30
20
10
60
80
90
100
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Method A Fixed Speed Control
(2 programmable speeds)
% Pump Speed
Time
0800 1200 1600 2000 0000 0400
50
70
40
30
20
10
60
80
90
100
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Backwash Control
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Manual Backwash
% Pump Speed
Time 0800 1200 1600 2000 0000 0400
50
70
40
30
20
10
60
80
90
100
Backwash Speed = 100%
Backwash Duration = 5 min
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Automatic Backwash
Automatic Backwash System
Contact closes during backwash
VFD accelerates to Backwash speed
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Method B Automatic Flow Control (Pressure Sensor)
To Pool
From Pool
Flow Meter
Supply Voltage
Pressure Sensor
Eco-Flow-C
4-20mA signal proportional to pressure
As the filter gets dirty:
Discharge Pressure drops & Eco-Flow-C automatically
increases the pumps speed to maintain
a constant flow
Note:
The pumps speed must never be adjusted to be below
that required to meet a States mandated turnover
Requirements, i.e., a 6-hour turnover in most States
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Method B Automatic Flow Control (Flow Sensor)
To Pool
From Pool
Flow Meter
Supply Voltage
Flow Sensor
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4-20mA signal proportional to flow
As the filter gets dirty:
Discharge Flow drops & Eco-Flow-C automatically
increases the pumps speed to maintain
a constant flow
Note:
The pumps speed must never be adjusted to be below
that required to meet a States mandated turnover
Requirements, i.e., a 6-hour turnover in most States
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Methods B & C - Maintaining Constant Flow (Auto Flow Control)
% Pump Speed
Time
0800 1200 1600 2000 0000 0400
50
70
40
30
20
10
60
80
90
100
Pump Speed increases as filter becomes dirty and filter discharge pressure or flow decreases
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Methods B &C - Maintaining Constant Flow (Auto Flow Control)
% Pump Speed
Time
0800 1200 1600 2000 0000 0400
50
70
40
30
20
10
60
80
90
100
Pump Speed increases as filter becomes dirty and filter discharge pressure or flow decreases
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Maintaining Constant Flow during the day
and
Fixed (low) Speed at night
% Pump Speed
Time 0800 1200 1600 2000 0000 0400
50
70
40
30
20
10
60
80
90
100
Automatic Flow Control
Fixed Speed Control
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Pressure
Pump Speed
Constant Flow
Maintaining Constant Flow (Auto Flow Control)
To Pool
From Pool
FILTER
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Control Summary
Method Speed Control Method Timed
Start / Stop
Manual
Backwash
Automatic
Backwash
A Fixed Speed
B Constant Flow with Pressure Sensor
C Constant Flow with Flow Sensor
D Constant Flow with Timed Fixed Speed
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