Reference case Rivierenland, NL, April, 2015 Emotron VFX successfully drives 77 kW 12-pole PM motor Water control in attractive area The Rivierenland Water Board, which has 700 staff, is responsible for water control in one of the most attractive areas of the Netherlands, the River Area. This area has some 950,000 inhabitants. The Boei en Heicop water levelling station has been part of the Rivierenland Water Board since 2005. Modernization necessary The Boei en Heicop water levelling station is designed to maintain the correct local water levels. It was built to replace a windmill dating from 1461, and was originally driven by a normal asynchronous motor. After many years of good service, the pump needed to be overhauled. At the same time, the Rivierenland

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