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Is Energy Efficiency important ?
Are Power Costs Up ?
Pretty easy questions to answer !!
Is it Time to Consider an Upgrade?

The GE Ultra is one approach with efficiency reported to be over 95%.


General Electric Ultra 3

• The GE X$D Ultra motor is a totally enclosed fan-cooled industrial AC motor ranging from 1-300 horsepower. It meets or exceeds NEMA Premium Nominal Efficiency Standards and exceeds the minimum guarantee.

• The low temperature rise and low vibration make it ideal for the harshest environments in a variety of industries.

Vibration levels of the X$D Ultra are substantially lower than required by NEMA and IEEE 841 standards, leading to longer bearing life.

The new 100HP 1800RPM X$D Ultra can pay for itself in energy savings in 1.5 years if used to replace an equivalent Pre-E PAct motor. A 100 HP X$D Ultra could save up to $31,700 in total life cycle costs compared to a Pre-EM Pact motor.


For more information on energy efficient motors call 409.882.9112 or Email Us.

What makes the Ultra really efficient ?

X$D Ultra is 40 percent cooler than NEMA Class B.
The Six Star Bearing System™ and a low overall vibration of 0.04 ips.
The motor's external fan is corrosion resistant and offers exceptional cooling, which adds to the bearings' durability and longevity. The recessed steel–reinforced neoprene shaft slinger also provides bearing system protection.
GE Ultra  Energy Efficient Motor

Improved Customer Environmental Performance ‹4›

Replacing one 100HP 1800 RPM Pre-EM Pact motor with GE's XSD Ultra X$D for one year would save enough energy to power a 2 US households for the same period.
If a US industrial user replaced one 100HP 1800 RPM Pre-E Pact motor with an X$D Ultra , greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by as much as 20 tons per year.

‹1› http://www.energy.ca.gov
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http://www.p2pays.org
‹3› http://www.gemotors.com
‹4› http://www.geconsumerproducts.com

 

 
According to the U.S. Department of Energy: "Electric motor systems account for 23% of all electricity consumed in the United States and almost 70% of manufacturing sector electricity consumption." Motor electricity consumption can approach 90% of some industries' total electric bill.‹1› Until the energy crisis in the 1970's, most general-purpose motors were designed to provide rated output and operating characteristics at a reasonable cost. Efficient operation was a secondary consideration.

Motor Efficiency
In the 1970`s : 50-65 %
In the 1980`s : 80-85 %
In the 1990`s : 84-95 %
 

  The main things to examine when deciding
whether to purchase a new more efficient model or rewind the old motor are 2›:



• Facility utility rates • Motor Size
Motor RPM
Annual Operating   Hours
• Motor power factor
• Maintenance & Installation Costs
• Initial motor cost • Utility rebates