Benshaw Soft Starter Benefits for Oil and Gas Applications
This document from Benshaw highlights the operational advantages of using soft starters in oil and gas systems. It explains how features such as PowerThrough, soft stop, and digital control inputs enhance reliability, reduce mechanical stress, and protect equipment like pumps, blowers, and compressors.
Key Points
- Prevents equipment damage from reverse operation and water hammer.
- Extends motor and equipment life with smooth acceleration and reduced inrush current.
- Enhances system efficiency using digital and analog control integration.
- Ideal for pumps, compressors, centrifuges, blowers, and other oil and gas systems.
- Provides early warnings of abnormal load conditions for predictive maintenance.
- Maintains continuous operation during faults with Benshaw’s PowerThrough feature.
- Reduces mechanical and electrical stress on startup and shutdown.