A motor facility energy program in a chemical industry

Abstract

This report establishes the steps to develop a motor facility energy program, and, therefore, a plant distribution system. The objective is to minimize energy costs, improve the motor feasibility and efficiency, and increase the facility productivity. A common misconception within industry has been to equate an energy conservation program with the trend of turning off equipment and shutting down processes. This guide deals with these costs origin and analyzes energy conservation opportunities through motor efficiency and energy usage acquaintance. Energy saving techniques are based on the replacement of standard efficiency motors by high energy efficient units and on correct motor parameters selection. The final objective is to minimize energy usage through production efficiency gains, while achieving the lowest cost and more reliable supplies of fuel and power.