WEG holds the 8th Annual WEG Day
Held virtually, the event brought together investors and market analysts from Brazil and abroad.
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WEG solution on a ship for the safe transport of oil
With equipment for the most diverse applications, WEG has integrated solutions for the naval segment. They are state-of-the-art, reliable, efficient, flexible and technological products and services. In addition, it has alternatives that help in the sustainability of the client’s business. It was with this objective in mind that WEG participated in the design of an oil tanker designed by Agemar, a company specialized in highly complex logistics operations, which developed a ship with the objective of ensuring greater safety in fuel transport.
The ship has a double bottom and side and in case of leakage, the fuel is inside the second hull, protecting the environment and ensuring transport and supply process even more safe. The ship also has modern navigation instruments and certifications issued by international entities. With 40 meters long, it has the capacity to transport 440 thousand liters.
For this oil tanker, WEG has supplied two synchronous alternators of the GTK line, frame 280, 90 kVA, responsible for generating energy for the entire ship. They are special equipment, with IP56 degree of protection, developed for aggressive environments, where the product robustness and quality are determining factors for the application. With cast iron frame, it guarantees protection against weather and corrosion, ensuring longer life for the alternators.
Cloud-based tool to analyze multiple vibration spectrum to accelerate the diagnostics and troubleshooting process
For a proper analysis of the vibration spectrum or Fast Fourier Transform (FFTs) of the vibration signal obtained by the accelerometer embedded in the sensors, it is essential to use a versatile tool for data view and advanced analysis, considering the measurements made at different times of operation of the asset. In this way, users can perform analyses similar to those made by experts, streamlining the diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults that produce vibration.
The tool is available in the Management layer of the solution and contains three charts with mutual responsiveness: one three-dimensional (3D or cascade), one two-dimensional (2D) and one of the color map matrix type. These charts enable a dynamic visualization of the FFTs collected by the WEG sensors, allowing different possibilities to analyze the vibration signal.
In addition to interacting with each of the charts, different parameter settings are allowed, such as: selection of specific measurement intervals, selection of the measured vibration axis, automatic and manual selection/setting of the axis scale (amplitude and frequency) and selection of quantity for the color map matrix, such as intensity or amplitude variation.
An advantage of the application is the number of spectrum that can be viewed at the same time. Charts with 100 FFTs are generated quickly (~5 s) and have fluid rendering to cursor interaction events on the three-dimensional chart, and the cursor responsiveness is practically instantaneous, which may vary according to internet speed and settings of the computer in use.
With this feature, the analysis is intuitive, something attractive to users in the stage of familiarization and discoveries with the diagnostics and troubleshooting process based on the vibration signal. To access the resource, simply enter the dashboard of the asset, click on the active section and then FFT. Below, you can see how to handle such functionality is easy and fast, enabling the analysis by all WEG Motion Fleet Management users.
The recent features launched show WEG’s commitment to keeping the continuous evolution of its digital solutions. To learn more about the WEG Motion Fleet Management, which employs artificial intelligence for advanced and autonomous analysis, watch the webinar:
WEG supplies refrigeration project solution for underground mine
Howden South America, in partnership with WEG, are supplying the refrigeration project (phase 1) for Caraíba Mine in Jaguarari, state of Bahia, Brazil. Supported by Cooling System Howden technology, the project ensures safe and economical underground refrigeration. Howden counted on WEG’s key participation with emphasis on an E-house for a refrigeration and an electrical package to drive the plant from the initial engineering stage, to manufacturing, commissioning and start-up, including transport to the mine site.
In addition to the W22Mining super premium electric motors, the WEG solution included a 2500 kVA dry transformer, a complete ELW Mining E-house with auxiliary Wall Mounted air conditioning systems, fire protection and other internal circuit as well as an intelligent CCM06 that includes CFW11 frequency drive, Enterprise nobreak and automation system with PLC panel. The solution provided by WEG in partnership with Howden brought together the technical teams of both companies and reduced the time required for electrical interconnections and equipment start-up since the E-house is supplied with all internal interconnections and fully tested at the factory.
Howden Sales Director, Edson Luis Geraldini, stated that the Howden and WEG partnership represents a significant drop in the internal temperature, in a 1400-meter deep mine with 105 kilometers of galleries and 8400 meters of ramps thus providing a more pleasant environment for the workers. At the same time, the equipment for the second phase of the project for the new mines that are part of the Caraíba Mine industrial complex are already in production at WEG with operation expected for the first quarter of 2022.
WEG provides solution for aquaculture sector in the Middle East
Similarly to other key market segments, Food and Beverage became a target segment for WEG for its importance and potential. Regarded as one of the growing sub-segments within the F&B platform, aquaculture gives WEG the possibility of using its products in a wide range of applications.
Proof of this is the present supply made by WEG´s Commercial Operation from Ecuador, in partnership with the Ecuadorian pump manufacturer Delta Delfini, for a shrimp farm project in Saudi Arabia.
WEG´s scope of supply included 13 x W50, 480kW, 6 pole, frame size 400 electric motors; 13 electric panels with SSW06 soft-starters; a package for replacement; as well as a stand-by replacement motor.
Engineering and commercial teams of both Delta Delfini and WEG joined efforts to implement the project design to ensure proper operation of the equipment. All products were assembled and tested at the OEM’s site in Ecuador and then shipped directly to the end user job site in Saudi Arabia where they will be applied on pump stations.
Each pump station includes special-painted WEG electric motors suitable to operate at 50°C ambient temperature. The project also includes two main and eleven secondary panels. Each panel includes a soft-starter, touch screen, PLC, Ethernet serial converter, safety and light buttons, guaranteeing the operability of the entire system.
Upon installation on Internet access at the pumping station facilities, the end-user will enjoy the benefit of remotely monitoring each panel through WEG easy access touch screen.
This project demonstrates WEG´s expertise and capability of providing state-of-the-art products and solutions for the most demanding applications as well as building long-lasting business partnerships with renown pump manufacturers such as Delta Delfini.
About Delta Delfini
Delta Delfini is an Ecuadorian company founded in 1966, which design and assembly axial and mixed flow pumps, Francis and Pelton hydro turbines, industrial ventilation and refrigeration.
WEG equipment reduces water consumption at a sugar mill in Mexico
The reduction in the use of natural resources in industrial processes has been increasingly necessary in the search for sustainable development. In line with this careful look, WEG has also sought to supply the market with increasingly efficient solutions that also help its customers to be increasingly sustainable.
That is why a sugar company in Mexico chose WEG to provide equipment that will save up to 95 liters of water per minute. The planetary gearbox supplied by TGM, a WEG Group company, which will activate the drying mill in one of the customer’s mills, has an air/oil cooling system, which avoids water consumption in the process since the traditional equipment in the market is the water/oil type.
The customer, who aims to reduce water consumption in all of its plants, will also achieve greater efficiency in the process, making its production chain more sustainable. It is about living today thinking about tomorrow.
WEG ranked the best company in the Capital Goods and electronics sector in Brazil
On the night of October 20, 2021, WEG received the award for best company in the capital goods and electronics sector in the Exame´s Biggest and Best Directory. The award is the result of a survey conducted by financial magazine Exame, in partnership with Ibmec, which considers economic and financial data from 2020. The best companies identified in 18 economy sectors stand out for their success achieved while conducting their business and for positively impacting the Brazilian economy.
In addition to the traditional evaluation criteria which includes accounting results, growth within the segment over the past five years, governance, social and environmental responsibility, this year Exame has also considered companies that had the ability to adapt themselves to the pandemic crisis and that are aligned with the new market challenges.
“Upon a scenario of major business volatility and substantial limitations imposed by the pandemic, in 2020 WEG achieved great economic performance with revenue growth of over 30%, in addition to participating in different initiatives to minimize the pandemic impact on people’s lives. One of the initiatives implemented by WEG consisted of factory rearrangement to allow the manufacture of 1000 medical ventilators, which certainly supported the treatment of many infected people. I thank Exame for the recognition, and I extend my congratulation to our over 36 thousand employees for this achievement upon so many challenges”, says WEG´s CEO, Harry Schmelzer Jr.
WEG fornece alternadores síncronos e transformadores tipo seco para o cliente Easy Power
Preocupada com a crescente demanda por energia elétrica no mundo, a WEG investe em inovações tecnológicas em diversos segmentos que trazem soluções eficientes e ecológicas para o planeta.
Sendo assim, a WEG forneceu ao cliente cinco transformadores a seco e 18 alternadores síncronos da linha AG10, carcaça 280. Juntos, os equipamentos somam mais de 15 MVA de potência, e serão instalados em subestações localizadas no estado de Goiás.
Os equipamentos foram entregues para Easy Power na cidade de São Paulo (SP), empresa que oferece soluções completas no fornecimento de energia através de usinas termelétricas e subestações elevadoras, a fim de adaptá-las às necessidades do cliente.
Os alternadores síncronos WEG da linha AG10, carcaça 280, 550 kVA de potência e 380 V, são fabricados com materiais de excelente qualidade e passam por um rigoroso controle em todas as fases do processo de fabricação. Os grupos geradores atuarão em regime de serviço de emergência/stand-by, entrando em operação para cobrir falhas inesperadas de falta de energia da rede elétrica e desligamentos programados, mantendo em funcionamento equipamentos essenciais como, computadores, sistemas supervisórios, de medição, controle, painéis de comando, entre outros.
Os alternadores síncronos e transformadores a seco WEG são excelentes soluções para instalações que exigem durabilidade e robustez, garantindo ao cliente equipamentos modernos e toda rede de assistência técnica e acompanhamento pós-vendas WEG, possibilitando maior segurança e confiabilidade na operação.
WEG supplies transformers to provide energy in northern Colombia
Four substations located in Barranquilla, which are scheduled for commissioning in the coming months, will be supplied with seven WEG transformers, six of them in the range of 30MVA at 110kV, and one unit in the range of 50MVA at the same voltage. Regarded as essential for the substation operation, all transformers will be permanently connected.
This supply to INGEMA directly impacts the local development as the final customers AIR-E and AFINIA seek to improve the indicators and energy supply for the northern coast of Colombia, through the expansion of the capacity of energy transformation and distribution. Benefit of that is the improved reliability of the electricity grid.
“INGEMA is a key construction company in Colombia and this partnership opens the door for future WEG project negotiations, which will further strengthen our presence in the country and in Latin America. “Effective communication, values and professionalism define our partnership with WEG, in addition to having contributed to my knowledge and skills learning curve, bringing confidence and meeting expectations at every stage of the acquisition process. We thank WEG for being part of the electricity sector transformation on the Atlantic coast, benefiting and providing comfort to each of the Barranquilla residences” said Andrea Cantillo, INGEMA´s Electromechanical Coordinator.
WEG is the 2nd most innovative company in Brazil
WEG was elected the second most innovative company in Brazil by the Valor Inovação 2021 Directory.
Conducted by financial newspaper Valor Econômico, in partnership with the Strategy & consulting firm of the PwC Group, the survey consistently and systematically evaluates the innovation practices of companies operating in Brazil in different economic sectors.
“Data security innivation: challenges and opportunities” was the theme of this year’s survey, which evaluated the innovation practices of companies operating in different sectors. In addition to the 150 most innovative companies in the country and analyzes of the 23 economy sectors, the most innovative executive leaders in Brazil were also awarded.
The ranking is based on five pillars of the innovation chain: initiatives to innovate, effort to encourage innovation, results achieved, market assessment and knowledge generation.
Based on a model specially developed for the Brazilian scenario and on qualitative and quantitative indicators, the survey identifies companies that adopt the best innovation management, their investments in the local market and the results achieved.
In all seven editions of Valor Inovação Brasil Directory, WEG has always been among the top 10 in the ranking.
“We are very proud to receive this recognition in the Innovation area. Thanks to the efforts of our entire team in Brazil and abroad towards an increasingly better and more competitive company, we managed to go through the most critical times of Covid pandemic by investing in innovation and offering our customers innovative solutions”, says Rodrigo Fumo Fernandes, WEG´s Global Technological Innovation Director.
The 7th edition of Valor Inovação Brasil Award was celebrated in a virtual event, on October 27th. The awarding ceremony also marked the launch of the ‘Valor Inovação Brasil 2021’ directory, which presents the ranking of the 150 most innovative companies in the country and papers about initiatives, investments and success cases on the performance of the 10 most innovative companies and leading companies in each of the 23 sectors analyzed.