Motors and Drives

Sequence of actions for Compliance Certification (CC) of motors covered by U.S. DOE Regulations

The deadline for submitting all applications for compliance certification was December 19, 2010. What do you need to do now?

Even though the deadline has passed, Advanced Energy continues to offer services and assistance. Advanced Energy has the detailed knowledge and experience to assist motor manufacturers in meeting the necessary requirements. We have provided compliance services to 20 different motor manufacturers and all have received their Compliance Certificate on their first attempt. Our turnkey services provide the highest level of confidence in the shortest amount of time.

Advanced Energy has closely followed and contributed to the development of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) since it was signed into law in 1992. Today we continue these efforts by participating in all DOE public meetings and contributing through the Notice of Proposal Rule Making (NOPR) process.

The CC application process can take anywhere from 2-17 months to complete depending on the number of basic models covered under the law, availability of motor efficiency prediction models (AEDM), performance of initial test samples and flow of information. Below is an outline to help manufacturers, OEMs and distributors better understand the process.

1. Identify all motor products "covered" by law.
2. Compile listing by "basic groups" of configuration and nameplate data for all products that will be certified.
3. Compile last year's production unit volume statistics for each product that will be certified.
4. Identify the lowest rated (nameplate) efficiency product within each "basic group."
5. Estimate time and cost of using computer models (AEDMs) to certify covered motors.
6. Estimate time and cost of direct sample testing to certify covered motors.
7. Determine most cost-effective balance between AEDM certification and direct testing certification.
8. Conduct required testing.
9. Analyze test results. Determine if any redesign or additional testing is required.
10. Conduct any additional testing, if needed.
11. Analyze test results from any additional testing, if required.
12. Run AEDMs for basic models not certified by testing.
13. Analyze AEDM results for EPCA compliance.
14. Evaluate the liability exposure for "covered" motors for which performance data is not required for certification.
15. Complete CC application and documentation.
16. Obtain authorized company signature on CC application.
17. Submit CC application and documentation to DOE.

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