AC speed drives catching on in industrial process uses

Journal Article · Mon Aug 20 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6284147

A 45 to 55% drop in prices makes the variable-speed alternating current motor drives already used in air control systems increasingly popular in industrial process control despite early fears among users that failure of the drives could have a costly negative effect on production. The devices can cut motor energy use by 25 to 40%. There is also a 10 to 20% maintenance savings over the use of variable speed direct current motors, the traditional motor used for fine-tuned processes. The article cites statements by both manufacturers of the motors and users.

• OSTI ID: 6284147
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 9:34; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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CONTROL
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EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRY
MOTORS
PROCESS CONTROL
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SPEED REGULATORS