European Database of Energy Efficient Electric Motor Systems

Panel: Panel 3: Energy Efficiency options for industry

Authors:
Dr. Ing. Flavio Conti, Joint Research Centre- Ispra, European Commission
Dr. Stefano Maria Cocchi, Joint Research Centre- Ispra, European Commission

Abstract

During 1995 the DG XVII has asked the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to create and develop a Database on Electric Motor Systems in the framework of SAVE European programme. DG XVII will use the database of electric motor systems as a tool to be made available to the European utilities for carrying out Demand Side Management (DSM) programmes as a new service to a competitive electricity market.

The informatic work for the creation of the European Energy Efficient Electric Motors database required the development of the All Motor DB (a stand alone database of all the standard and high efficiency electric motors collected from manufactures catalogues), the development of the Select Motor Application (linked to the All Motor DB for economic evaluation, load coverage, heating, electric consumption and energy & money savings) and development of the EEM Help & Tutor on-line (with educational and guiding capabilities). Although electric motor database can be an important tool for succeeding in energy saving, it cannot be considered as a stand-alone option. Other experiences, e.g. the US-DOE Motor Challenge Program, show that best results are gained through combined wide-angle measures.

The promotion and the distribution of the package had an important role in success of any electric motor program. The identification of the end-users and the support for Showcase and Database marketing are also important parts of the work.