This summary describes the results of a copper-rotor motor evaluation program undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Rome, New York, brass mill of Revere Copper Products, Inc.

This summary describes the results of a copper-rotor motor evaluation program undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Albany County Sewage District’s (ASCD) North Plant in Menands, New York.

Provides sample calculations to determine energy savings in each component of one complete motor circuit comprised of a transformer, wiring and a motor. Shows the contributions of each and demonstrates how changing one element of the system synergistically decreases the energy losses in the other elements.

Examines the economics of dry-type transformers. Stresses importance of life-cycle costs. Charts rapid payback and annual energy savings that can be achieved using high-efficiency transformers.

llustrates how installing wire one size larger than required by the National Electrical Code can lower electrical energy costs and yield quick paybacks while increasing the flexibility of the installation.

Ampacity tables, mechanical properties of C11000 bus; quick busbar size selector; effect of emissivity and number of buses.

By applying life-cycle cost analysis, Herman Miller, Inc. achieved a seven-month payback period on the incremental cost of purchasing the most efficient transformer for their facility. Their Green Building/Facility Design Group uses lowest-total-owning cost analysis to reduce energy costs throughout the company. The practice can help your company also.

Explains how Cummins was able to win the U.S. Department of Energy’s Captain’s Command Award in 1999 for energy efficiency while saving $200,000 – savings that wouldn’t have been possible without the proper use of copper.

If you’re going “green,” do it right. In 1995, Weyerhaeuser established a company-wide policy to reduce energy consumption and costs and to minimize the impact of its huge power requirement on the environment. Replacement of 2,800 motors per year and another 525 upgrades per year to the best motors available actually reduces their total cost of ownership and increases the reliability and service life of their equipment.

At one of the nation’s largest brass mill, if a 50-hp (or smaller) motor fails, it’s replaced with NEMA Premium. If it’s larger and the cost of a repair or rewind is 50% or more of a replacement, a new motor is purchased. That policy is ensuring 18-month, or less, payback for Outokumpu Copper Products. See how this motor plan, along with copper-wound transformers, can help your company.

One would not imagine part time use and only a 28% duty cycle would be a typical application for high efficiency motors. Yet, despite this low duty factor, replacement of older, but perfectly functioning, standard efficiency motors with NEMA Premium ^® models did produce a 4-month payback for a New England arena.

A world leader in photography, Kodak is also a leader in adoption of NEMA Premium motors. With over 70,000 motors in operation at any given time, Kodak has adopted a “Total Motor Program” that specifies NEMA Premium or better efficiency every time a general purpose motor of 20 hp or below fails, and evaluation for replacement above that threshold. Kodak has already saved over $250,000 per year in energy costs, and reduced emissions in the process, while increasing reliability.

A combination of a sound motor replace/repair policy along with a sophisticated monitoring system have contributed to large operating savings at this prestigious university. Working closely with their motor service shop, Emory installs NEMA Premium ^® motors whenever possible, while adhering to EASA guidelines for repairs.

Copper is a very small part of the initial cost of a transformer. Pennsylvania Transformer Technologies points to the smaller size per kVA, allowing less lamination steel (meaning less no-load losses), less insulation, less oil, smaller heat exchangers, etc. Combined with high reliability demanded by their customers, copper is a better choice for winding material that provides OEM’s with easier assembly and better manufacturability, and their customers with lower life cycle cost.

Wind energy is growing at a very fast pace due to increased interest in renewable resources as the cost of fossil fuels rises, and copper plays a vital role in making that happen. Austin Energy is one utility that is taking dramatic steps to ensure that wind, and other renewables, are a big part of their energy mix.

This R.I. university not only demands high efficiency motors, but has lowered operating costs and increased reliability by specifying copper-only wiring and high efficiency copper-wound transformers.

The world’s largest tufted broadloom carpet manufacturer specifies NEMA Premium motors where applicable; but their requirements for special purpose motors also means the highest efficiency possible where NEMA Premium doesn’t apply.

This New York State mining concern decided to fight increasing utility charges by going beyond premium motor efficiency, long before the law required the change. 150 new cast copper rotor motors are being installed in place of both NEMA Premium and EPAct-efficiency motors.

Austin Energy had an unusual idea: convert and store nighttime wind energy to daytime gasoline. This article explores the concept behind Plug-in Partners, and how Austin Energy is approaching the idea of utilizing Texas’ abundant wind energy.

QubicaAMF strikes just the right score with NEMA Premium© motors. Located in a high energy cost region, this famous bowling pin manufacturer found high efficiency motors were part of their energy solution.

Solar photovoltaics are one aspect of sustainable electric generation, and Tucson Electric Power is on the leading edge of this industry. The Springerville Generating Station solar PV installation is a prime example. This case study explores the PV installation in detail, including extensive use of copper to make the project possible.

This three-part series focuses on reducing energy cost and downtime by instituting a motor management plan. Part I, addresses the motor management plan, and the beginning steps: creating a motor inventory, and motor repair/replace guidelines.

This three-part series focuses on reducing energy cost and downtime by instituting a motor management plan. Part II, addresses the general aspects of motor management plan, including the first steps of creating a motor inventory and guidelines for motor repair and replacement.

This three-part series focuses on reducing energy cost and downtime by instituting a motor management plan. Part III, the last in the three part series, addresses repair specifications and preventive and predictive maintenance.

An overview of copper’s role in helping three emerging motor technologies become more efficient. Industry experts, motor manufacturers and end users all contribute to provide the reader with factual information that should be of interest to those working with and purchasing motors.

Airports are a perfect location for solar PV installations. Multiple airports around the world have already installed solar energy systems, which require copper to function efficiently and reliably. This case study examines the solar airport trend and its potential impact on the copper market.

Three motor repair facilities provide their best practices on how they utilize copper in motor repair and in selling new motors to replace older, less-efficient models.

Microgrids are making the world more efficient and less reliant on huge, ineffective power systems.

Downloadable software analyzes and compares initial and life-cycle costs and features of actual motors (1 to 600 hp) sold in the USA and catalogued by the U.S. Department of Energy. Enables energy-efficient motor purchase choices, modeling of motor inventories and helps with rewind vs. purchase decisions. Includes nameplate data for thousands of non-residential motors.