75 years of excellence
Advanced Motor Technologies
Next Steps -----------------Commercial Building System Efficiency
Rob Boteler
Nidec Motor Corporation
Representing NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
75 years of excellence
Electric Motors Used in Residential and
Commercial Heating and Cooling Systems
Existing motors used are primarily AC induction
motors
Induction motors provide low initial cost, high
reliability but are not very efficient when
compared to recent motor advancements
[ECM] electronically commutated motor
Market transformation
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Energy Efficient
ECM Motors
Fractional HP
Integral HP
Clean Rooms
Dormitory
Food Processing
Food Service
Hospital
Office Buildings
Prisons
Military Bases
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Electronically Commutated Motor
The ECM motor is a brushless DC, Three - phase motor with a
permanent magnet rotor. Motor phases are sequentially energized by the
electronic control, powered from a single-phase supply.
Input power supply 120, 240 or 460 VAC
Motor control converts AC power to DC power
Motor control determines speed and torque required for programmed
operation
Motor control converts DC power back to three-phase power for motor
operation
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Electronically Commutated Motor
Benefits
Controllability and Programmability optimize
system efficiency integrating with other
components
Very High System Efficiency Over a Wide
Operating Range
Soft ramp up to speed and ramp down
Negatives
For Constant CFM units, in restricted system,
may pull more watts than PSC to overcome
static load.
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ECM Motors Consume 15 – 20% LESS Energy
-15%
Over 20% Savings in Energy Consumption
at Slower Operating Speeds
*Wattage=((746*Horsepower)/% Efficient), 80% Efficiency for ECM, 62% Efficiency for a PSC
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Programming Tool Provides Motor and Load System Parameters
Programming Tool Capabilities
 User Friendly PC Interface
 Programming Initiated With
Barcode Scanning
 Log File For Programming
Traceability on each Motor
 Auto Label Generation
 Hardware Designed For
Commercial Building Needs
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High
Greater Efficiency Increases Initial Cost
ECM
80% Efficiency
ECM
Efficiency
80% Efficiency
ECM
4 Wire
80%+ Efficiency
Premium Efficient
PSC
70% Efficiency
Higher
Efficiency
4 Wire Attributes
Permanent Split
Capacitor (PSC)
Highest efficiency offering
Communication technology
Faster set up and installation
Precise air flow control
Low
60% Efficiency
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Induction Discrete Speed
BPM - Variable Speed
Price
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How Can We Benefit From Advanced Motor
Technologies?
OEM’s [ original equipment manufactures] are now using
ECM motors to meet increased SEER standards
ECM motors allow the OEM to integrate precise speed
control into the equipment optimizing system efficiency
and comfort
ECM motors can also be a retrofit to existing HVAC
systems providing significant reductions in energy use
and GHGs emissions
ECM retrofits require professional installation contractors
and additional controls
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User Friendly Software Tools Simplifies
OEM Use of ECM
Motor Interface
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Reduces OEM System Characterization Time By 80%
PC Capable Only (Windows 98/NT/2000 Compatible)
Diagnostic / Traceability Of Unit
Calculator
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Calculates The Constant CFM System Coefficients
Profile Interface
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Develops Motor Profile Messages For Any System Profile
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Can Be Used To Test For System Issues
Furnace or
Air Handler
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How could we accelerate ECM retrofit-fit
adoption rates which save energy?
Federal incentives
Tax credits
Utility rebates
Federal facilities mandate
Executive order?
DOE
Marketing initiatives?
Rob.boteler@nidec-motor.com
636-477-6392