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VFD Energy Saving - Cube-Law Pump

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Energy saved when a centrifugal pump or fan is speed-controlled instead of throttled. Affinity P ∝ N³ makes small speed reductions huge energy wins.

Formula

$$ P(N) = P_\text{full} \cdot \left(\frac{N}{N_\text{full}}\right)^3 $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$P_\text{full}$Shaft power at rated speedkWpump curve
$N$Operating speed% of fullVFD reading
$h$Operating hoursh/yroperating profile

Sources

  • IMO MEPC.282(70) - SEEMP energy-efficiency measures.