Electric
motors account for around 70% of industrial energy use, meaning there is
the potential for significant energy savings to be made. Here are five ways
electric motor users can reduce energy consumption.
Motor management plan
As part of an overall energy-management strategy, to achieve
long-term energy savings and handle motor failures in the quickest and most
cost-effective way possible.
Routine maintenance
programme
By carrying out preventative maintenance such as laser shaft
alignment, lubrication and cleaning, you’ll go a long way to ensuring the most
efficient performance possible from your motor.
Energy-efficient
motors
Replacing old, inefficient motors with modern
high-performance models will significantly reduce energy losses via improved
design, higher-quality materials and stricter tolerances.
Variable-speed drives
(VSDs)
VSDs allow you to optimise electric motor-driven
applications by precisely matching speed to load requirements, allowing energy
savings of up to 60% to be realised.
Opt for a rewind
If a motor has failed, it may be more economical to rewind
it rather than purchase a replacement. This is usually dependent on motor size
and type, as larger equipment and bespoke designs may be very expensive to
replace. For certain motors, a successful rewind performed by an experienced
provider can lead to little or no efficiency losses, which in the long term
should be more cost-effective than buying a new motor.
For more information on reducing the energy consumption of electric motors, call
Paul Scott on 01621 868 138 or email paul@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.
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