Motor Systems
Motor-driven equipment accounts for 54% of manufacturing electricity use.
Dramatic energy and cost savings can be achieved in motor systems by applying best energy management practices and purchasing energy-efficiency equipment. Use the software tools, training, and publications listed below to save energy in motors.
Related System Areas
Consider improving the performance of motors installed on compressed air, fans, and pump systems.
Also review a range of projects, analyses, protocols, and strategies to reduce industrial energy intensity and carbon emissions in specific industries and technology areas.
Technical Publications
- Improving Motor and Drive System Performance: A Sourcebook for Industry
, September 2008 - Buying an Energy-Efficient Electric Motor, September 1996
- Energy Management for Motor Drive Systems, June 1997
- Optimizing Your Motor Drive System, September 1996
- Pulp and Paper Mills: Profiting from Efficient Motor System Use
- A Glimpse at What's Between the Covers of the Market Assessment (Motors)
- Reducing Power Factor Cost, September 1996
- Replacing an Oversized and Underloaded Electric Motor, 2001
- The Impacts of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 on Industrial End Users of Electric Motor-Driven Systems, September 1996
- United States Industrial Motor-Driven Systems Market Assessment: Charting a Roadmap to Energy Savings for Industry
Abstract of a paper presented at the International Workshop on Industrial Energy Efficiency Policies: Understanding Success and Failure; June 10-12, 1998; Utrecht, The Netherlands - United States Industrial Motor Systems Market Opportunities Assessment, December 2002
- United States Industrial Motor Systems Market Opportunities Assessment: Executive Summary, December 1998
- Determining Electric Motor Load and Efficiency, 1997
- Save Energy Now in Your Motor-Driven Systems, January 2006
- A National Strategy for Energy Efficient Industrial Motor-Driven Systems
Paper presented at European Commission Conference: Energy Efficiency Improvements in Motors and Drives; October 29-31, 1996; Lisbon, Portugal - Model Repair Specifications for Low Voltage Induction Motors, November 1999
- Motor Repair Tech Brief, March 2000
- Selected Bibliography on Electric Motor Repair, November 1999
- Service Center Evaluation Guide, November 1999
Tip Sheets
- Adjustable Speed Drive Part-Load Efficiency, June 2008
- Avoid Nuisance Tripping with Premium Efficiency Motors, September 2005
- Eliminate Excessive In-Plant Distribution System Voltage Drops, January 2005
- Eliminate Voltage Unbalance, September 2005
- Estimating Motor Efficiency in the Field, September 2005
- Extend Your Motor's Operating Life, September 2005
- Improve Motor Operation at Off-Design Voltages, June 2008
- Is it Cost Effective to Replace Old Eddy-Current Drives, June 2008
- Magnetically Coupled Adjustable Speed Motor Drives, June 2008
- Minimize Adverse Motor and Adjustable Speed Drive Interactions, June 2008
- Replace V-Belts with Cogged or Synchronous Belt Drives, September 2005
- The Importance of Motor Shaft Alignment, September 2005
- Turn Motors Off When Not in Use, June 2008
- When to Purchase NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors, September 2005
- When Should Inverter-Duty Motors Be Specified?, June 2008
Case Studies
Assessments
Training
- Motor Systems Training
- Motor Systems Management – 1-day workshop (onsite)
- Training Calendar
- Events Calendar