Energy losses caused by refurbished motors: measurement and policy proposal

Electric motors in Brazil are responsible for the consumption of about 25% of all electricity in the country and being mostly present in the industry. These equipment are used in hydraulic pumps, air compressors, elevators, etc., and must be commercialized in compliance with the energy efficiency le...

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Published in:Energy efficiency 2021-08, Vol.14 (6), Article 51
Main Authors: Vieira, Rodrigo Santos, Calili, Rodrigo Flora, de Oliveira, Isabela Alves, Souza, Ronaldo Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air compressors
Commercialization
Economics and Management
Electric motors
Energy
Energy consumption
Energy dissipation
Energy Efficiency
Energy loss
Energy Policy
Environment
Environmental Economics
Hydraulic equipment
Original Article
Reconditioning
Refurbishment
Renewable and Green Energy
Sustainable Development
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Summary:Electric motors in Brazil are responsible for the consumption of about 25% of all electricity in the country and being mostly present in the industry. These equipment are used in hydraulic pumps, air compressors, elevators, etc., and must be commercialized in compliance with the energy efficiency levels, ensuring adequate energy consumption. However, several establishments0053 are commercializing refurbished motors, not complying with the standards established by energy efficiency laws. The objective of this study is to propose a methodology for a market evaluation of refurbished/repaired/reconditioning motors (RM) and to quantify the energy loss caused within this market. The methodology proposed considered the 5S total quality concept presented by Kiran to evaluate the quality of the service provided by refurbishing service firms, as an element of reducing the performance of the electric motors. As a result, the amount of losses generated by poorly refurbishment/repaired/reconditioning is estimated, and policies for improving the energy efficiency of the industrial sector with regard to these electric motors are presented.
ISSN:1570-646X
1570-6478
DOI:10.1007/s12053-021-09964-x