Title of article
LIFE CYCLE COST ANALYSIS OF DESIGN OPTIONS SELECTION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT OF ELECTRIC MOTOR
Author/Authors
Yantia, P.A.A. Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. Level 18, Tower 1, Petronas Twin Towers, Malaysia , Yantia, P.A.A. university of malaya - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia , Mahlia, T.M.I. university of malaya - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaysia
From page
206
To page
211
Abstract
Literature on energy efficiency standards and labels for electric motor are widely available. However, very limited articles discussed about the method to calculate life-cycle cost analysis of potential energy efficiency improvement for electric motor. This paper presents the life-cycle cost analysis of energy efficiency improvement of electric motor based on engineering/economic analysis. The least efficient model from a survey in the market was selected as a baseline model. The method includes the selection of design options that will increase efficiency and calculate its life cycle cost (LCC) analysis and payback period. LCC was calculated as a function of several design options based on potential efficiency improvement. The study found that, efficiency improvement can be achieved, if manufacturers willing to adopt more efficient design options with a little additional investment for the product. Furthermore, the method can be used for other product without major modification
Keywords
Life cycle cost , Engineering , Economic analysis , Electric Motor , Cost benefit , Energy efficiency standard , Design options
Journal title
International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Journal title
International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Record number
2565851
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