Emergency Installation of a 315kW VSD Hire Drive

Just before the festive holiday season in December, we received an urgent call from a Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems UK client in Norfolk. This client operates a vital drainage system managed as part of the broader infrastructure overseen by the Ely Drainage Board. This system is crucial for preventing flooding in the Norfolk Broad farming area, situation below sea level and heavily reliant on effective drainage to control water levels.

The site in question has two large 315kW pumps situated at the end of a 120km drainage ditch, essential for draining excess water from the local area. However, the failure of a VSD controlling on these pumps halved the system’s capacity, creating a significant flood risk for local farmland during the holiday period.

Demonstrating our expertise in handling critical situations, we swiftly responded. Within just 4 hours of arriving on-site, we supplied, installed, and commissioned a 315kW hire drive, restoring the system to full operational capacity and ensuring uninterrupted protection for the area. Most importantly, allowing all restful holidays.