Energy-efficient motor systems: A handbook on technology, program and policy opportunities

Book · Thu Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:160556

Nadel, S; Shepard, M; Greenburg, S; Katz, G; Almeida, A de

Motors use more than half of all electricity, yet efforts to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of drive power systems have received relatively little attention. This book outlines an approach for increasing motor and motor system efficiency through high-efficiency motors, optimized controls, improved component sizing and repair, better transmission hardware, and more comprehensive monitoring and maintenance. In addition to explaining technical opportunities in language understandable to non-engineers, the book reviews what is known about the existing motors stock and its use, chronicles experience to date with drive power programs and policies, and offers recommendations for future efforts. Full application of the measures described can cut US electricity demand by up to 20 percent, save motor users and utilities billions of dollars, reduce pollutant emissions, and enhance productivity. The book was written by an interdisciplinary team of engineers, energy analysts and program planners who collectively have over 50 years experience in the energy efficiency field. Energy conservation staff, policy analysts, engineers, and facilities managers should benefit from the comprehensive overview of the technology options in this important and rapidly evolving field.

• OSTI ID: 160556
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY POLICY
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER