MEPS Profile - Three Phase Electric Motors

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Summary

NAEEEC is exploring the benefit of introducing more stringent minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for three phase electric motors in the size range 0.73kW to <185kW. In summary, the proposal seeks to:

• Mandate more stringent MEPS for three phase electric motors within relevant state and territory legislation commencing 1 January 2006 that match the 1997 USA and Canadian standards, the most stringent proposed in the world at present. In effect the current 2001 "High Efficiency" levels specified in AS/NZS 1359.5 will become the new MEPS levels in 2006 for 2, 4 and 8 pole motors. For 6 pole motors, the MEPS level in 2006 will be somewhat more stringent than the current 2001 "High Efficiency" levels in order to match the USA and Canadian levels;
• Introducing more stringent "High Efficiency" levels for three phase electric motors, based on a reduction in losses of 15% on proposed 2006 MEPS levels;
• Providing software tools to assist industry analyse the benefits from the selection of high efficiency motors; and
• Helping industry to promote and market the best-available three phase electric motors to the Australian marketplace.
  
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