Helpful Resources - Evaluation & Planning

Horsepower Bulletin (Advanced Energy, 2006)
This 8-page bulletin outlines a policy for cost-effective management of motor purchases and repairs. The information is based on feedback from industrial customers, electric utilities, motor suppliers and service centers as well as test results from more than 100 new and repaired motors for measured efficiency. Contact Advanced Energy at 800-869-8001. Also available online in the Knowledge Library at http://www.advancedenergy.org/

Motor Survey How-To Guide (Advanced Energy)
Provides industrial and commercial facility managers with a method to identifying motors in a single facility or on a company-wide basis. The guide helps explain how to gather necessary data, including motor load and nameplate information. A form for documenting this information is provided. This resource is available from Advanced Energy at 800-869-8001, or online in the Knowledge Library at http://www.advancedenergy.org/

DOE EERE Tip Sheets
Two-page Tip Sheets on various motor management topics provide overviews of various energy saving opportunities and guidelines for calculating the potential savings. They are available at the "Motors, Pumps, and Fans Publications" page of the EERE BestPractices Web site:

• Eliminate Voltage Unbalance
  
• Replace V-Belts with Cogged or Synchronous Belt Drives
  
• Avoid Nuisance Tripping with Premium Efficiency Motors 
  
• Estimating Motor Efficiency in the Field
  
• Extend Your Motor's Operating Life 
  
• The Importance of Motor Shaft Alignment
  
• When to Purchase NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors