ABB Channel: Efficiency

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12/05/2010
A motor manufacturer's viewpoint

ABB welcomes the proposed new motor efficiency legislation and as a leading motor manufacturer we are well prepared to meet the demands of the new efficiency classes.

ABB has acquired the new testing equipment needed; it has calculated its motor efficiencies under the new standards according to the indirect method with additional losses determined by measurement; it is showing efficiencies in its catalogues according to the old and new standards, until the legislation takes force; ...
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Knowledge Bank

12/05/2010

EU MEPS for low voltage electric motors

A look at the EU MEPS (European Minimum Energy Performance Standard) scheme which sets mandatory minimum efficiency levels for electric motors introduced into the European market. It is part of the EU's eco-design project, which aims to reduce the energy consumption and other negative environmental ...  Read More

12/05/2010

IEC 60034-30 standard on efficiency classes for low voltage AC motors

The International Electrotechnical Commission has introduced a new standards relating to energy efficient motors. IEC 60034-30 defines new efficiency classes for motors and harmonizes the currently different requirements for induction motor efficiency levels around the world. It will hopefully put ...  Read More

12/05/2010

IEC 60034-2-1 standard on efficiency measurement methods for low voltage AC motors

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has introduced a new standard IEC/EN 60034-2-1: 2007. This standard cancels and replaces the previous one IEC 60034-2: 1996. IEC/EN 60034-2-1, which came into force in September 2007, introduces new rules concerning the testing methods to be used ...  Read More

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