ABB Expert tip #2 - How to optimize HVACR efficiency with the right motor drive technologies 数据表(英语)说明书用户手册.pdf

— EXPERT TIP #2 How to optimize HVACR efficiency with the right motor/drive technologies? Many types of electric motors are currently available for use in commercial HVAC+R applications and new products are being constantly introduced into the market. But how to select the motor/drive combination that best fits your needs? And does new technology always mean greater levels of efficiency? The selection of motors used in HVAC systems is often determined by cost rather than efficiency. In order to comply with new efficiency mandates, new motor technologies have been developed to provide higher levels of performance. Induction motors, often deemed to be the more inefficient solution, are widely appreciated because of their availability across the world, the healthy stock levels and its proven technology. However, standard induction motors are not particularly well suited for low-speed operations as their efficiency drops with the reduction in speed. At some point induction motors will simply not offer sufficient efficiency anymore for the HVAC application. Permanent magnet motors combine the high speed accuracy of synchronous technology with the robust design of induction motors. On the other hand, the use of rare-earth elements (REEs) is usually quite expensive and the motors` strong magnetic rotor field can make servicing more difficult. The concept of synchronous reluctance motors has also been around for a long time, but the potential of these kind of motors with regard to efficiency has not yet been fully explored. HVAC manufacturers are striving for systems that provide for high productivity levels and use only the energy that is really needed. This can be achieved by the application of variable speed drives (VSDs), which run the motor based on the processes current demands. It is imperative that VSDs work seamlessly with higher efficiency motors. New drives provide a software function that optimizes the magnetization of the motor automa