Motor efficiency management

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Energy Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:6932104

Lobodovsky, K K ^[1]

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1. Lobodovsky (K.K.), Penn Valley, CA (United States)

During the 102nd Congress, the Markey Bill, H.R. 2451, was introduced. The bill mandated component efficiency standards for such products as lighting, distribution transformers, and electric A.C. motors. This plan was met with opposition by NEMA and other interested groups. They called for a system approach that would recognize the complex nature of the product involved under the plan. The bill passed by the Energy Power Subcommittee on the theory that the elimination of the least efficient component from the market would ensure that consumers would purchase and use the most efficient products possible. Experience indicates that despite heightened awareness and concern with energy efficiency, the electric motor is either completely neglected or decisions are made on the basis of incomplete information. An on-going analysis of motor performance prevents major breakdown. Performance evaluation of a motor should be done as routinely as it is done on an employee. Both the motor and the employee are equally important. Applied motor maintenance will keep the building or plant running smoothly with minimal stress on the system or downtime because of failure. The Motor Performance Management Process (MPMP) is designed to be the Motor Manager's primary tool to evaluate, measure, and most importantly manage electric motors. MPMP focuses on building a stronger relationship between the Motor Manager and the electric motor employed to perform a task. Specifically, it is a logical, systematic, and structured approach to reduce energy waste. Energy waste reduction is fundamental in becoming more efficient in an increasingly competitive market. The implementation of MPMP is more than a good business practice it is an intelligent management resource.

• OSTI ID: 6932104
• Journal Information: Energy Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Engineering; (United States) Vol. 91:2; ISSN EENGDO; ISSN 0199-8595
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
ENGINES
MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT
MOTORS
ORGANIZATIONAL MODELS
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
STANDARDS