In the position to make savings

Users of pneumatic valve positioners can now assess the energy efficiency of their valve installations with a new calculator from ABB. Based on the amount of compressed air consumed by conventional positioners, the calculator shows how using the latest smart positioner technology can help operators reduce their energy costs.

The calculator uses details including the number of pneumatic positioners on site, air cost per standard cubic foot and the percentage of time spent at a steady state to calculate the user's current compressed air energy costs. These costs are then compared to the potential savings that could be achieved using ABB's TZID-C intelligent positioners, where compressed air is only consumed when required.