Oxford Energy Solutions: Customer Story Key Figures
50-70% less energy needed
Improved equipment reliability and lifecycle
Drastically reduced operating and maintenance costs for end users
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The Challenge
Innovative refrigeration specialist Oxford Energy Solutions wanted to help its customers:
- Modernize 50-year-old systems to make them more efficient and sustainable
- Eliminate the need for lubrication in refrigeration components
- Improve visibility into operating thresholds
- Increase flexibility, reliability, and functionality
- Reduce maintenance and repair costs
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The Solution
Apps, Analytics & Services: EcoStruxure Machine Advisor, EcoStruxure Secure Connect Advisor
Edge Control: Modicon M172 logic controller, EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert
Connected Products: Altivar Machine 320 variable speed drives, Harmony iPC and pushbuttons, Telemecanique sensors, TeSys U motor starters, PowerLogicTM EM3500 power meters, power supplies, switches, contactors, motors, transducers
Oxford Energy chose to implement a full suite of EcoStruxure Machine solutions, including:
- The Modicon M172 logic controller, which allows for a better-operating, lower-charged system with fewer connection points and gaskets
- EcoStruxure Machine Advisor with EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert and a Harmony iPC, which provide visibility into every step of the refrigeration process and provide alerts should any issues arise
- EcoStruxure Secure Connect Advisor, which adds a security layer and helps protect the system
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The Results
- 50%-70% less energy requirements (from 21 Kw/h to 6 Kw/h) for refrigeration systems
- 50% reduction in the number of mechanical components in the systems’ design
- Improved equipment reliability and lifecycle
- Drastically reduced operating and maintenance costs for end users
- Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities
- All devices integrated into a single connected automation system that can be easily expanded as necessary
Learn more about our offer
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