Want to save energy? Follow our top five tips
Make it company policy to consider replacement rather than repair when motors fail. Or, if you are modifying your plant, find out if new motors and variable speed drives will save you money on energy costs.
- If you can’t measure it - you can’t manage it. First, get a clear understanding of which motors consume the most energy. Then target your efforts on them for maximum impact and return on investment.
- It sounds simple but the most effective way to save energy is to switch off the motor when it’s not needed. Worried about excessive wear and tear on start up if you do this? Then consider fitting a soft starter, which can reduce the strain by up to 70%.
- Efficient system design can improve your energy consumption. Many old pumping systems are designed to run continuously but you can add sensors and variable speed drives to create a system that starts and stops to meet demand.
- Slow down the motors. Variable speed drives save energy because the motor has less work to do. They are particularly helpful in HVAC applications for fans and pumps where a small reduction in motor speed will result in a much greater reduction in energy consumption.
- Fit new energy efficient motors. EU MEPS make fitting new high efficiency motors a statutory requirement.
So make it company policy to consider replacement rather than repair when motors fail. Or, if you are modifying your plant, find out if new motors and variable speed drives will save you money on energy costs.
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