Table of Contents

1 Efficient Motor Systems Management
  1.1 Elements of a Motor System
  1.2 Economic Considerations
  1.3 Prioritizing System Evaluation
  1.4 Seven Steps to Motor System Efficiency

2 System Fundamentals
  2.1 Factors Affecting Motor Power Consumption
  2.2 Duration Curve or Chart
  2.3 Affinity Laws for Turbomachinery

3 Identifying Candidates
  3.1 Opportunities for Fan, Pump and Compressor Systems

4 High-Efficiency Motors
  4.1 Life-Cycle Costing
  4.2 Federal Motor Efficiency Regulations
  4.3 Motor Installation and Application Considerations
  4.4 Motor Policy
  4.5 Maintenance

5 Motor System Management Techniques

6 Fan Systems
  6.1 Selection and Application Table
  6.2 Fan-Specific System Opportunities
  6.3 Control Systems
  6.4 Fan System Checklist

7 Pump Systems
  7.1 Pump-Specific System Opportunities
  7.2 Pump System Information Checklist

8 Adjustable Speed Drives
  8.1 Application Considerations
  8.2 Adjustable Speed Drive Checklist

9 Compressors and Compressed Air Systems
  9.1 Opportunities for Energy Savings

10 Web Sites on Motor Systems