Inside Advanced Energy's Motor Test Lab
A quarterly publication for companies applying electric motors.

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David Berkowitz

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DOE to Establish Small Motor Minimum Efficiency Standards

The U.S. Department of Energy has begun the rule making process to establish minimum efficiency requirements for small motors not presently covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992 or the recent Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.  Both single phase and poly phase two-digit frame motors are being considered in the ultimate regulations.  One of the first steps in establishing minimum efficiency standards is to gain a better understanding of the efficiency of motors in the available population today.  Advanced Energy is currently performing efficiency testing to develop the baseline data on select motor models to support this effort.  The three test standards used include IEEE 112 A and B as well as IEEE 114.  Existing electric motor efficiency regulations require that a NVLAP test laboratory be used to submit data to establish compliance with the law.  Advanced energy has the only independent NVLAP motor test facility in North America certified for energy efficiency testing.  As updates are available on this process, the Advanced Energy Motors and Drives quarterly newsletter will keep you informed.

2009 Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc. (EASA) Convention
If you are planning to attend the 2009 EASA Convention in St. Louis June 14 – 16, we invite you to visit us at Booth 1019 to learn more about our quality assurance program for electric motor repair, Proven Efficiency Verification.

MachineDesign.Com Web Conference & Expo 
Advanced Energy’s David Berkowitz, director of OEM test services, gave a virtual presentation at the conference on May 14 entitled “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 – Implications for OEMs and Motor Manufactures.” Visit the Advanced Energy Web site to view the presentation.  

2009 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
Dr. Emmanuel Agamloh presented two papers at the conference in Miami, Fla., May 3 – 5 entitled “A Comparison of direct and indirect measurement of induction motor efficiency,” and “The repeatability of IEEE 112B induction motor efficiency tests.” To view these papers, check the IEEE Web site or your local technical library.

OEM test programs
For more information about Advanced Energy’s OEM test programs, visit www.advancedenergy.org, or contact David Berkowitz at 919 857-9047 or dberkowitz@advancedenergy.org.

Inside Advanced Energy’s Motor Test Lab brings you information about our testing capabilities and consulting services. Advanced Energy is equipped to evaluate and test motors and drives to solve specific performance and application issues. Our goal is to help manufacturers produce more products at a lower cost. For more information about our motor test and consulting capabilities, visit the Advanced Energy website or contact David Berkowitz at 919 857-9047.