Testing and evaluating performance of electric motors

Conference · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Proc. Natl. Conf. Power Transm.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5291019

Moser, P; McCormick, J

The rapidly escalating cost of electrical energy has prompted many consumers of electricity to evaluate how they use electricity. Since approximately 62% of electricity used by industry is used to power electric motors, motors have been an active area of development. More and more users of electric motors request accurate data on motor performance in order to evaluate how much energy they use. To evaluate electric motors for power consumption, it is necessary to have accurate motor performance data for which sophisticated test methods are required. NEMA had developed test methods to accomplish these goals. NEMA endorsed the test method as outlined in the standard MG1-1978, paragraph 12.53a. This paper reports on how one motor manufacturer tests electric induction motors to this NEMA standard. 4 refs.

• Research Organization: Baldor Electr Co, Fort Smith, Ark, USA
• OSTI ID: 5291019
• Report Number(s): CONF-8010280-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Natl. Conf. Power Transm.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320303* -- Energy Conservation
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ELECTRIC MOTORS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
MOTORS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
STANDARDS
TESTING