The Push to Make Airports Green
Spurred on by the promise of energy savings and reduced operating costs, America’s airports are taking a hard look at their equipment and procedures in an effort to become more “green”.
The Promise of VFDs
One of the most promising opportunities for reducing energy consumption in HVAC systems involves the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to control the speed of motors. In fact, in such applications VFDs have been shown to reduce energy consumption by 20 to 30%. The use of VFDs on baggage handling and delivery systems not only saves energy, but by precisely controlling the motor’s speed, it ensures smooth conveyor operation and improves the baggage handling process.
