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How high-efficiency SynRM motors enable long-term savings

Industrial businesses realise the critical importance of energy efficiency. It is an immediate step that facilities can take to improve their sustainability, contribute to reaching net zero, and boost profitability. Here, Ivor Vidjen, Business Development Manager of IEC Low Voltage Motors at ABB, breaks down how businesses can achieve these goals and ensure long-term savings.

01/09/2023 17:27:32

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Electric motors are a logical place to start, as they are responsible for powering all sorts of equipment – such as pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers, and more – across every industry. Worldwide, motors and the
systems that they drive are responsible for approximately 45 percent of all electricity consumption.

Fortunately, modern motors, such as synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors, are significantly more efficient than older technology. In many cases, the efficiency improvements are
so great that it might make sense for a facility to replace a less efficient motor before it has reached the end of its useful lifetime – often over 20 years from the time it is
installed. Variable speed drives (VSDs), meanwhile, can be paired with new or existing motors to achieve significant efficiency improvements.

Saving money, cutting carbon
Buyers are sometimes reluctant to invest in new motors and drives, due to the
upfront cost. It is true that more efficient solutions are typically more expensive than inefficient alternatives. However, the upfront cost is just a small fraction of the overall total cost of ownership (TCO).

Read the full article in DPA's September issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.