Free Literature and Software on Saving Motor Energy

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The Impact of Rewinding on Motor Efficiency
 
Buying an Energy-Efficient Electric Motor
 
Optimizing Your Motor Driven System
 
Determining Electric Motor Load & Efficiency
 
Reducing Power Factor Cost
 
Replacing an Oversized and Underloaded Electric Motor
 
The Impacts of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 on the Industrial End-Users of Electric Motor-Driven Systems
 
Energy Efficient Motor Selection Handbook  

Energy Matters
 
MotorMaster+ Software


 TIP SHEETS:  Quick and to the point, these two-page tip sheets give engineers, technicians, equipment operators, and others technical advice to improve motors.   - List of Tip Sheets

 MORE LITERATURE: Also check this link to the U.S. Department of Energy's BestPractices website for additional publications and software. BestPractices has a variety of resources to help address your company's energy management needs and make decisions a little easier.  - BestPractices

 #1 The Impact of Rewinding on Motor Efficiency  
 by GE Motors, Fort Wayne, In., 6 pgs.
When a motor fails, the user faces three choices: to rewind to the same efficiency, to rewind to a higher efficiency or to replace it with a new motor of premium efficiency design.  This paper covers the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and the precautions that must be taken to avoid increasing motor losses if rewinding is chosen.
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#2 Buying an Energy-Efficient Electric Motor
 by Bonneville Power Administration, 8 pgs.
This technology update shows you how to obtain the most efficient motor at the lowest price and avoid common problems.  The publication answers ten common questions including: What efficiency values should I use when comparing motors? When is an energy-efficient motor cost effective? How can I obtain motor prices and efficiency values?
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#3 Optimizing Your Motor Driven System
by Bonneville Power Administration, 5 pgs.
By optimizing the efficiency of your drive systems, you can increase productivity while saving significant amounts of energy and money. This technology update presents an overview of electric drive systems and highlights common ways you can improve system efficiency and reliability. Power quality, motor and transmissions efficiency, and monitoring and maintenance are discussed.
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#4 Determining Electric Motor Load & Efficiency
by Bonneville Power Administration, 5 pgs.
Motors will run more reliably and efficiently when properly loaded, and you will save money and energy in the short and long term.  This technology update enables you to determine the load factor and efficiency of your electric motors.  You can use that information to identify motors that should be replaced with a different size or increased efficiency model. A motor load and operating cost analysis form is included.
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#5 Reducing Power Factor Cost
by Bonneville Power Administration, 4 pgs.
Low power factor is expensive and inefficient, and reduces your electrical system's distribution capacity.  This technology update describes power factor and explains how you can improve your power factor to reduce electric bills, and enhance you electrical system's capacity.
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#6 Replacing an Oversized and Underloaded Electric Motor
 by Bonneville Power Administration, 6 pgs.
This technology update will assist in decisions regarding replacement of oversized and underloaded motors,  A discussion of how the MotorMaster software can be used to conduct motor replacement analysis is included.
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#7 The Impacts of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 on the Industrial End-Users of Electric Motor-Driven Systems
 by US Department of Energy, 4 pgs.
This publication answers 14 frequently asked questions about the impacts of this federal legislation on industrial motor end-users.  Questions include: What kinds of motors are exempt?  Do the standards apply to existing motors?  Who will test and certify the efficiency of motors?
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#8 Energy Efficient Motor Selection Handbook  
 by the Washington State Energy Office/Bonneville Power Administration, 52 pgs.
This handbook was designed to identify opportunities for cost-effective application of energy efficient motors.  The handbook shows you how to assess energy savings and cost effectiveness when making motor purchase decisions. Operational factors that impact motor purchase actions are considered. Sections on high efficiency motor speed characteristics, performance under part-load conditions, operation with an abnormal power supply, and additional sources of information are provided.  This is a useful tool for plant managers and engineers, and others interested in energy management or preventative maintenance.
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#9 Energy Matters
BestPractices' bimonthly newsletter Energy Matters is your resource for news, technical tips, and case studies from industry professionals like you. Subscribe free or research past issues and articles.
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#10 MotorMaster+ and other Software Tools
Developed by the Washington State Energy Office and distributed free by SM Service & Technology and other Allied Partners of the Motor Challenge program. MotorMaster+ is an energy-efficient motor selection and management tool that includes a catalog of over 20,000 AC motors. This tool features motor inventory management tools, maintenance log tracking, efficiency analysis, savings evaluation, energy accounting, and environmental reporting capabilities. It also identifies inefficient motors, recommends energy-efficient replacements and calculates the effectiveness of the replacement. Supplied with training module.

The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) also offers a collection of free software tools to help you identify and analyze energy system savings opportunities in your plant or industrial facility. Learn more and download the tools to assess the energy situation at your plant and improve the efficiency of your motor-driven, process heating, and steam systems, as well as data centers.
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