ARMONK, New York, Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- New tests show that
an algorithm-based advancement in motor control technology
developed by AC Kinetics, Inc. can significantly reduce electricity
usage in AC induction motors used in motor-intensive sectors in
manufacturing, mass transportation and energy production.
In tests conducted at Advanced Energy, an independent
NIST-certified laboratory, against variable speed drives (VSDs)
manufactured by Rockwell and WEG, AC Kinetics drives achieved
significant energy savings on 5 hp and 50 hp motors. The certified
dynamometer tests covered a full range of steady state loads and
speeds.
"The efficiency gains over competitive drives measured at
Advanced Energy were similar to in-house dynamometer tests we
conducted on a 1 hp motor against VSD's from such industry leaders
as ABB, Rockwell, Schneider, Danfoss, Lenze, Yaskawa and others,"
reports AC Kinetics President Neil
Singer, PhD. "In all modes, our AC Kinetics drive proved
more efficient and performed better than the competitive drives
tested. Our software is packaged as an application program
interface (API), compatible with existing VSD hardware."
AC Kinetics testing at Advanced Energy is ongoing and will
include more drive brands as well as transient speed and load
comparison testing in the coming weeks. AC Kinetics' R&D is
funded with a combination of private and public capital, which
includes major investments by Juridica Investments Limited (LON:
JIL) and Capstone Companies, Inc. (CAPC).
The 1 hp data is accessible on the AC Kinetics website,
www.ackinetics.com. The complete certified motor tests conducted by
Advanced Energy are available to qualified companies by contacting
AC Kinetics.
The AC Kinetics team comprises MIT PhD scientists and engineers.
The firm has licensed motor control vibration reduction software
worldwide for over 25 years. Licensees include NASA, DOE,
Westinghouse, Danaher, Magnetek and Seagate. For the past six
years, the company has focused on the energy field, specifically
the development of next generation software for control of
induction motors that optimizes performance and efficiency
simultaneously.
Advanced Energy, based in Raleigh,
NC, is the only independent NIST-certified laboratory in the
North America accredited by NVLAP
for motor efficiency testing. Advanced Energy provides independent
testing, training and consulting to motor and drive manufacturers,
OEMs that employ motors and drives in their equipment, governments,
electric utilities, private and public partners. For more
information, visit:
http://www.advancedenergy.org/markets/motors-and-drives.