Not on My Watch How ABB's Power Management System Prevents Multi million Dollar Shutdowns

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Abstract: Energy is vital for industries to operate. Many of ABB's energy-intensive customers require areliable and stable energy supply for the motors that drive compressors, pumps, fans and machines.Some operate in areas where the public electricity supply is unreliable or non existent meaning they mustrely heavily on their own generation capabilities. An unscheduled trip in, for example, a refinery or aliquefied natural gas (LNG) plant due to a total loss of power could result in several days of lostproduction. When translated, this represents a value exceeding $ 10 million.Because of this dependence on electricity and the volatility of energy costs, combined with a growingenvironmental consciousness and more stringent legislation, efficient energy management is becomingever more important.ABB's IndustriallT Power Management System (PMS) is a family of unique solutions that ensure reliableand stable energy supply for energy-intensive industries. The PMS balances energy demands with theavailable energy supply, thus preventing disturbances or even blackouts in operations. Furthermore, itenables a company to control its energy costs, to enhance safety, and to mitigate environmental andhealth impacts.