Motors and Drives

 
 
 

About the Technology

 

Technology Characteristics

Motors always drive something, such as a pump, fan or compressor. Motors need to be understood within the context of the application that they propel.

Energy savings of up to 20% across your site may be possible through purchasing and operating motors in a more efficient way.
  • Motors consume an estimated two-thirds of electrical energy use by industry.
  • A motor running for 11 hours a day can consume 10 times its purchase cost in electricity per year.
  • Two out of three motors are hidden in other equipment such as fans, pumps, and compressors.

Information about an individual motor can be found on its rating/information plate. The motor manufacturer should be able to provide more detailed information.

 
 

Motors and Drives