Title :
Motor Conversion for Reduced Energy Consumption: Compressor Applications Use More Energy Than Applications with Newer Technologies
Author :
Dale, Melissa R. ; Carichner, David
Author_Institution :
Pneumatic Transp., FLSmidth Inc., Bethlehem, PA, USA
Abstract :
Significant energy savings can be achieved by converting inefficient direct-driven rotary vane compressor applications to belt-driven applications.
Keywords :
belts; blades; compressors; energy conservation; energy consumption; rotary convertors; belt-driven applications; energy consumption reduction; energy saving; inefficient direct-driven rotary vane compressor applications; motor conversion; Blades; Compressors; Energy consumption; Maintenance engineering; Standards; Synchronous motors;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2014.2345813
