Energy-efficient electric motors: selection and application

Andreas, J C

Title: Energy-efficient electric motors: selection and application

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Electric-motor design has shifted from an emphasis on improving the manufacturing technology to reduce first costs to an emphasis on increasing motor efficiency and the power factor as a result of rising energy costs. This book provides guidelines for selecting and applying electric motors on an energy conservation and life-cycle cost basis. Particular emphasis is given to both single-phase and three-phase motors in the 1- to 124-horsepower range since this is the range that offers the maximum opportunities for energy savings. The chapter headings are: Induction motor characteristics; Energy-efficient motors; Electric power costs; The power factor; Applications of electric motors; Induction motors and adjustable speed; and Economics of energy-efficient motors and systems. 26 references, 102 figures, 37 tables.

Authors:: Andreas, J C

Publication Date:: 1982-01-01

OSTI Identifier:: 6754096

Resource Type:: Book

Resource Relation:: Related Information: Electrical engineering and electronics

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; ELECTRIC MOTORS; CONSUMER GUIDES; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; ECONOMICS; ENERGY CONSERVATION; LIFE-CYCLE COST; COST; EFFICIENCY; MOTORS; 320303* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Equipment & Processes; 291000 - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation

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