Finding
an efficient way to run ac motors in your facility not only benefits the
environment, but it can also greatly improve your company’s bottom line. As motor
tools, technologies, and maintenance systems continue to evolve and advance,
increasing the efficiency of A.O. smith ac motor machinery is now easier than
ever, and even minor investments can allow for significant savings.
3 Tips on How to Easily Increase
the Efficiency of Your AC Motor
Connect
A.O. Smith AC Motor to Variable Frequency Drives to Boost Efficiency
Variable
frequency drives are a relatively untapped resource for quickly and easily
improving the efficiency of ac motors. Simple and efficient, variable frequency
drives can easily shift a motor to a point at which it can reach optimal
efficiency; in other words, a motor can perform the same tasks without exerting
the usual effort that would be required when working without a variable
frequency drive. These drives are particularly effective in applications
wherein drag is a factor, such as heating, ventilation, fans, and ac units.
Offering the potential for savings up to 55%, many variable frequency drives
are part of environmental incentive programs, which aim to encourage companies
to implement energy-efficiency programs. There are a few circumstances, however,
in which variable frequency drives will not save energy or money, so it’s
critical to thoroughly understand you’re A.O. smith ac motor’s specific
application and requirements before you invest.
Measure
Your Needs, and Size of the AC Motors Carefully for the Best Fit
To
ensure reliable cost savings on AC motors, everything must be measured and
sized appropriately throughout your surroundings. This requires a holistic
approach to evaluation, as certain motors and processes require more energy
than others, and some run slower or carry less capacity; while an old full-load
motor may be efficient in certain applications, its load must still be utilized
to the highest degree possible. Even the latest, most advanced technology will
run inefficiently with a reduced load. Using a slightly oversized motor for any
given application will offer extra capacity when needed and extend the life of
the motor. However, to avoid wasting potential, it’s critical to ensure that
there is little difference between a motor’s potential load and its standard
operating load. Through evaluations and redistribution of AC motor power they
may precipitate can significantly increase facility efficiency.
Implement
a Maintenance Program to Prevent Equipment Failure
A.O.
smith AC motor failure can result in added downtime, increased labor needs, and
costly part replacements and repairs, but implementing regular, routine
maintenance programs allows workers to identify motor problems before they
cause serious issues. Any necessary repairs can then be scheduled for
preplanned downtime, alleviating general stress and keeping operations running
as smoothly as possible. Certain routine and predictive maintenance programs
can be performed easily on site to extend the life of your motor without
impacting daily operations, thereby saving money and avoiding downtime.
AC
Parts Distributors has decades of experience helping facilities improved the
efficiency of their A.O. smith ac motors. Offering continual service support,
comprehensive ac motor maintenance programs and money-saving retrofits, our
expert team is committed to keeping your ac motors running at top efficiency.
