Energy–saving Principles and Technologies for Induction Motors

This book presents a comprehensive collection of energy-saving methods for applications using three-phase induction motors. Highlighted techniques include motor power and load matching, speed matching, mechanical properties matching, variable-frequency drives, pole-changing control, and soft characteristic matching. Readers are introduced to the methods of motor reactive power compensation and applications for efficient motors. The authors then analyze the economic operation and energy-saving calculations of three-phase induction motors, before discussing field testing and evaluating methods for motors.

• Provides a systematic guide to the technology and methods for designing energy-efficient induction motors
• Includes innovative topics such as a case study of energy savings in a beam pumping system and reactive compensation as a means of energy saving
• Integrates energy saving principles, technologies, and methods for three-phase induction motors with on-site experience so that readers can readily put theory to practice
• Covers more than 20 years of research data and engineering expertise