Cool motors live longer

The carbon footprint left by inefficient motors has been the focus of attention by European Union research bodies for some time. According to a 2006 status report on Electricity Consumption & Efficiency Trends in the Enlarged European Union, 65% of total industry consumption in the EU was attributable to motor-driven systems such as pumps, compressors, ventilation etc. Furthermore, motor-driven systems were responsible for 10-20% of losses in electricity consumption in the process of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.

It is a known fact that an extra 10 degrees C in a motor’s temperature will reduce its life by half. By ensuring the running temperature is reduced to its designed parameters, an imop not only increases the lifespan of the motor but also reduces its carbon emissions.



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What is 20-20-20?

Energy saving and green consciousness is being driven by the European Union and its commitment to transforming itself into an energy-efficient, low-carbon economy. Stringent climate and energy targets were set for 2020 by European Union heads of state back in March 2007 and became law by June 2009. Collectively known as the 20-20-20 targets, they focussed in on three specific areas:

  • A reduction in EU greenhouse gas emissions of at least 20% below 1990 levels.
  • At least 20% of EU energy consumption to come from renewable sources.
  • A 20% reduction in primary energy use compared to projected levels, to be achieved by improving energy efficiency.

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THE GLOBAL ENERGY CHALLENGE:
FACE THE FACTS

  • Electrical supply costs will increase.
  • Businesses will be penalised for inefficient equipment.
  • Carbon emission charges are already in place and likely to become increasingly harsh in the not-too-distant future.
  • Companies are facing pressure to demonstrate their green credentials.
  • Demonstrating that a company has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint and energy consumption will be critical — not only in financial overheads but also in business PR.

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OUR GREEN CREDENTIALS

Our energy-saving claims have been independently verified by the European Union’s Environmental Technologies Verification scheme

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YOUR GUARANTEE

We are able to identify energy savings following our sizing survey and guarantee a return on investment of less than three years. Actually, our findings have shown that the return on investment is usually two years or less.

Power savings are immediate. In industrial environments, savings vary from 6% to an impressive 25%. In commercial applications, expected savings are between 6% and 17%.
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