In today's power scenario we are facing a major power crunch. Day by day the gap between demand and supply of electric energy is widening. Bridging this gap from the supply side is a very difficult and expensive proposition. The only viable way to handle this crisis, apart from capacity In addition, is the efficient use of available energy, which is possible by using energy efficient devices. Electric motors are a basic need of industry. Industries consume about 50% of the, power generated in the country and electric motor consumes around 72% of the total ,electricity used in the industrial sector. 

Majority of the motive loads use squirrel cage induction motor as the driving element. Most of the motors used in industry are oversized, even when proper sized motors are used, they are not loaded to their full capacities, This results in poor efficiency which leads to more energy consumption and energy cost. Therefore improvement of efficiency of the motor must be a part of any comprehensive energy conservation effort. This conservation is possible by using energy efficient motors in place of a standard motors^(TM).

As motors are the largest users of the electrical energy, even small efficiency improvements can produce very large savings across the country, Energy conservation measures taken by individual consumers in this direction will increase the comprehenses of the national economy and benefit the environment on a global scale

Since most industries spend a significant percent (i.e., ~65%) of their electricity bill in powering motor loads, lowering operating and maintenance costs with premium efficiency motors, coupled with typical payback periods of 6 months to three years for these products, makes premium-efficiency motors a sound investment.

• Many efficient motors run cooler and are more likely to withstand voltage variations and harmonics than standard motors
• Many efficient motors have a slightly higher power factor on average than their standard counterparts; and
• Most efficient motors operate more quietly than standard motors

The agricultural sector accounts for about 30% of electricity consumption in India. The largest population of inefficient pumps and systems is also to be found in this sector. Two factors that adversely impact electricity consumption are, efficiency of the pumping system, and inadequate standards for motors and pump-sets.

ICPCI is involved in several initiatives targeted at improving the equipment and distribution system efficiencies in the Agricultural sector. Our activities aim at assisting the regulatory system to promote the use of high efficiency pumping equipment (motors and pumps). The activities also cover training workshops for rewinders, pump repairers and technical experts, to create awareness of the impact of copper in the performance of agricultural pumps.

ICPCI in association with ICA initiated the Copper Motor Rotor project. This project has identified and demonstrated design methods, manufacturing process parameters, and durable mold materials that have enabled economical production of die-cast copper motor rotors. For more information please check the copper-motor-rotor website.

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