At Solar Energy NSW we are delighted to offer new & innovative Energy Saving Technology for your Pumps to significantly reduce Noise, Energy use and green house gas emissions.

“The Future Wave Energy Saver”

A new product that fits a range of Swimming Pools, Air Conditioner Pumps and Heat Pumps, which are maintenance free, providing better efficiency and reducing the Energy usage with a Two year Warranty.

5 Years of trials & engineering reports, have proven that "The Future Wave" can deliver up to 80% reduction to your pump power bill, also allowing the pump to be run Day or Night due to the noise reduction.

Simply plug in and walk away, this device is compatible for over 90% of existing Pool, Spa and water feature pumps already in use. No plumbing or hardwiring required.

The following Electricity "consumption graph" was produced from data collected by an ElitePro class 1, three phase energy logger, using three precision 15 ampere current transformers. The load was a three phase 5.5kw water pump. The pump motor was controlled by a Future Wave 7.5kw 3 phase inverter VSD ( variable speed drive), which has three operational switch settings of Low, Medium and High Energy Saving.

The first section of the graph depicts the total three phase kVA consumption, whilst the Future Wave unit was in "Bypass", and the pump motor was being supplied with standard 50 Hz supply electricity.

The second part of the graph depicts a dramatic reduction in consumption, by 55%, when the Future Wave was utilized in it's "Maximum Energy Saving" mode.

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Domestic / Residential - Pool & Spa Pumps

Summary of the Engineering Report

4 November, 2006
By H J Young & Associates FIE AUST, CP ENG, RPEQ

Detailed Findings covering the operation of three ‘Poolrite’ 0.75KW, 1.1KW and 1.5KW, pool and spa pumps, at reduced speeds. The performance characteristics were observed,measured and recorded for each pump operating at 100%, 76% and 63% of pump nameplate speeds.Signi!cantly, pump operations at lower speeds engender substantial power savings to power supply authorities and consumers. In these assessments the respective pumps have energy savings of 0.804KW, 1.168KW and 1.226KW.

With meaningful reductions of pump speeds the energy demands could be reduced from the present 5.62 watts to 1.85 watts/litre/minute.  Lower pump speeds would also reveal a new spectrum of conditions & performances.

• The importance of matching pump capacities to pump loads.
• The improved efficiencies of pump operations at lower speed.
• The regulated 'hammerless'starting and stopping of pumps.
• The increased potential service life of the pump assemblies with less maintenance.
• The substantial reduction of noise.

Flow Rate Performance

3 Power Saving Levels can be set using the Selector Switch. These levels have been set to match pump Flow Rate to Energy Saving after the pump has primed. These "flow rates have been proven to be the most beneficial for filtering & pool cleaning. (Highest Saving being the most common).

All "flow rates can differ in pools due to factors such as pressure, plumbing, filtering, spas or water features. Flow rates can be adjusted for special purposes, e.g. matching "flow rates to heat exchange units & water features.

Involved in the trial was: Hal Young from H J Young and Associates 
36 Salerno Street, Isle of Capri, QLd.

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Summary of Trial at Buderim Aquatic Centre

Period of trial: 21 January, 2009 to 18 February, 2009, 6 March, 2009 to 17 March, 2009. 

Owner: Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

Objectives of the trial were to: 
1. Install Pool Pump Power Savers to !ltration pumps with a view to decrease power consumption of the pumps.
2. Monitor daily energy usage and compare to past daily usage. 
3. Determine any adverse effects on water quality, plant and equipment. Pump Details:

• Sand Filter Pump:1.5KW, single phase, CX400 Hurricon Pump.
• Sand Filter Pump:1.46KW, single phase, Waterco Hydrostorm Pump.
• Sand Filter Pump:1.5KW, single phase, CX400 Hurricon Pump.

Electricity Consumption

Smart metering was installed at the site by Metering Dynamics (a business unit of Energex).
This allowed power consumption for the Buderim Pool Complex to be viewed at half hourly intervals which was a bene!t when verifying peaks and dips in consumption.

Summary of the identi!ed savings in power consumption: Average kWh saved per half hour period 2.33 kWh per half hour period Power saved per Day: 112 kWh saved per day Power saved per year: 40,822 kWh saved per 365 days.

The Value of the power saved in one Year: $5314 Pay Back Period in Years: 1.1 Years Pay Back Period in Months: 13.6 Months

Water Quality

There were no noticeable variances in either water balance or water quality (e.g. E Coli, Turbidity, etc). 
Water testing was conducted on 17th February 2009 and 3 March, 2009 by the Sunshine Coast Water Test Laboratory.

Pool Plant and Equipment

There was no apparent significant impact on plant or equipment relevant to the trial.

Council Officer involved with the trial: Doug McDougall (just retired, however happy to discuss trial) 
Mobile: 0418755689.

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Commercial - Air Conditioning Cooling Tower Pump

Summary of the Grand Master Residential Resort

Paradise Waters ,QLD 13 May, 2009

by HJ Young & Associates FIE Aust,CP ENG, RPEQ

Trial of a motor controller on a 75 kw Pump no.1. The original energy demand on Pump No.1 was 67kw as a continuous load. The load was reduced to some 13kw to adequately service the air conditioning requirements for Autumn and Winter in accordance with the following summary.

Pump No.1 Original Installation

Continuous demand: 67kw
Duty per Annum: 8,760 hours
Energy per Annum: 586,920kWh
Energy cost per Annum @ 10.5 per kWh: $61,627

Pump No.1 Revised Installation

Continuous demand: 13kw
Duty per Annum: 8,760 hours
Energy per Annum: 113,8800kWh
Energy cost per Annum @ 10.5 per kWh: $11,957

Pump No.1 Energy Analysis

Annual energy cost reduction: $49,669
The annual energy savings for pump No.1 will be slightly eroded during operation of the air conditioning system throughout the summer season.


Note: After 12 months the final annual savings were $43,000.

Involved in the trial was:
Hal Young from HJ Young and Associates
36 Salerno Street, Isle of Capri, QLD.

James McGregor Allen
Sorrento Rewinds
8 Strathaird Road,
Bundall, QLD.

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Heat Pumps

Summary of trial conducted at All Saints School at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast on an indoor pool 750,000 Litres. Two Future Wave Energy Savers were installed to two (2) 5.5KW 3 pH Southern Cross Pumps. Trial period was from 16 March, 2009 to 17 June, 2009.

Heating to 28 deg -30 deg using:
2 X75KW Heat Pumps
2 X25KW Heat Pumps

The Heat Pumps and Pool Filters are supplied by:
2 X 3 phase, 5.5KW Southern Cross Pumps. Each Pump was fitted with a Future Wave Energy Saver.

 

ON NETWORK POWER

Pump 1. Draws 8.4amps @ 4.95KW per day @ 11c/kWH totals $12.96 per day with an annual cost $4730 per year.

Pump 2. Draws 8.4amps @ 4.95KW per day @ 11c/kWH totals $12.96 per day with an annual cost $4730 per year.

 

ON ENERGY SAVING

Pump 1. Draws 2amps @ 1.43KW per day @ 11c/kWH totals $3.77 per day with an annual cost $1376 per year.

Pump 2. Draws 2amps @ 1.43KW per day @ 11c/kWH totals $3.77 per day with an annual cost $1376 per year.

SAVINGS FOR EACH PUMP PER YEAR = $3354
OVERALL SAVINGS PER YEAR = $6708

MAINTENANCE STAFF COMMENTS:
-  No offect on pool water balance
-  Pool is cleaner
-  Pumps run much quiter and cooler

Involved in the trial:
James McGregor Allen
Sorrento Rewinds
8 Straithaird Road
Bundall, QLD.

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