Electric motor do's and don'ts
This article provides important practical information for those considering replacing standard electric motors with energy-efficient (EE) ones. Electric motors consume about 67 percent of the electricity produced in the US. Reduced manufacturer's costs, electric utility incentives and rebates, increased selection and availability, along with increased electric rates have made installing EE motors increasingly popular. Typical gains of 2 to 10 points in efficiency are normally expected. Larger gains can be obtained with proper engineering analysis and application. Changing from standard to EE motors can sometimes result in only minuscule or no energy savings. Correct engineering analysis and technical monitoring should be conducted to assure that motors are properly selected, installed, operated, and maintained.
- OSTI ID:
- 7022083
- Journal Information:
- Energy Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Engineering; (United States) Vol. 91:1; ISSN EENGDO; ISSN 0199-8595
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENGINES
INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE
MOTORS
OPERATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
RETROFITTING