Ages and Maintenance of Variable Load

Ages and Maintenance of Variable Load Sizing to Variable Load : Industrial motors frequently operate under varying load conditions due to process requirements. A common practice in cars where such variable-loads are found is to select a motor based on the highest anticipated load. In many instances, an alternative approach is typically less costly, more … Read more

Energy Conservation by Co-generation

Energy Conservation by Co-generation  Co-generation is the method (way) of conserving the energy. In main generation, the energy is converted into another form of energy say-hydro to electrical, thermal to electrical, diesel oil to electrical But in these conversions, a large part of energy is wasted and small part is converted. This loss of energy … Read more

Functions of National Productivity Council

Functions of National Productivity Council Q. State  the functions of National Productivity Councils. Following are the functions :  Productivity publication. Productivity research and data base.  Consultancy to organizations on productivity improvement.  Training of staff a different levels.  Productivity information through workshops, seminars, conferences etc.  Product awards. (A) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)and its Role (B) … Read more

Benefits and applications of VFD

Benefits and applications of VFD Q. Benefits of VFD and applications of VFD Benefits of VFD Following are the benefits of VFD : Energy saving. Less cost. Smooth starting.  Better process control.  Less maintenance. Improves p.f.   Bearings, motor’s life is large.  Improved power quality. Applications of VFD Following are the applications of VFD :  For … Read more

Efficiency Improvements by Special Motors

Chart showing Efficiency Improvements by Special Motors Power loss area Efficiency improvement 1. Iron  Use of thinner gauge, lower loss core steel reduces eddy current losses. Longer core adds more steel to the design, which reduces losses due to lower operating flux densities. 2. Stator I2R Use of more copper and large conductors increases cross … Read more

Energy Efficient Motors Specialty & Its Constructional Improvement

Energy Efficient Motors Specialty & Its Constructional Improvement As stated earlier, the energy efficient motor is that motor which operates giving efficiencies (2 to 4 % more than other standard motors), operates at reasonably good power factor and loss of power is lesser.  These are manufactured with the change in design of slot shapes. Specialty of Motor … Read more

Positive Features of Energy Efficient Motor

Positive Features of Energy Efficient Motor  Q. State the significant features of energy efficient motor.  Features are : Starting and running torque is more.  Noise and vibrations are very very less.  Material used for its construction is of high quality having higher flux densities and current density.  Maintenance required is very less.  Power factor is … Read more

Intelligent Power Factor Controller (IPFC)

Intelligent Power Factor Controller (IPFC) Effects of Low Power Factor  For same kW demand of load, at low power factor current flowing through armature winding of alternator or windings of transformer increases, hence kVA rating required increases.  As current supplied is increases for obtaining proper voltage regulation, conductor size of transmission lines etc. increases. The … Read more

Energy Conservation Opportunities in Transformer

Energy Conservation Opportunities in Transformer Q. Energy Conservation Opportunities in Transformer. Opportunities are :  Use amorphous core containing ferromagnetic elements like Iron, Cobalt alloy of high resistivity than silicon steel. So low core losses.  Use encapsulated dry type transformer.  Use autowound (saving in copper) or tapped transformer. Use energy efficient transformer. Use low resistant better … Read more