Massiv - the newest attraction at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Texas - has been outfitted with new technology by WhiteWater to make the uphill waterslide more economical to operate.
By using the power of variable frequency drives (VFD) and a proprietary control algorithm, WhiteWater can dynamically adjust pump speeds while the ride is in operation.
This new system saves significant power during operations, cranking up the motor speed only when it’s needed to propel riders uphill.
Named the tallest Water Coaster in the world by Guinness World Records, the new operating system will propel guests through Massiv's record breaking slide’s peaks and valleys with optimal efficiency.
The innovation comes from WhiteWater’s in-house Mechatronics group, a specialist engineering team that develops some of the propriety technology behind WhiteWater rides. The use of the VFD to make the Master Blaster extra economical is a prime example.
Normally the power which pumps the water jets uphill to transport riders along the Master Blaster were powered with an always on fixed frequency AC supply, so that the motor runs at a constant speed resulting in an inefficient use of power.
A variable frequency drive (VFD) changes the motors supply frequency to control the motor speed, using only as much power as required to push the rider up the hill at a target velocity. This system results in reduced wear and tear on the mechanical equipment and is more energy efficient because the motor is not constantly running at a set speed.
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