MITIGATING GLOBAL WARMING THROUGH ENERGY OPTIMIZATION IN INDUSTRIAL DRIVES: THE SANJIVANI SUGAR FACTORY APPROACH
Keywords:
Motor losses, rewinding, payback period, energy-efficient motor, harmonics, energy crunch, induction motor, efficiencyAbstract
India's growing demand for electricity presents an acute problem for its power sector. Employing
energy-efficient devices, including electric motors, could be a better alternative for meeting part of this
demand. This paper examines the use of energy-efficient motors instead of standard induction motors in the
agricultural and industrial sectors, which may result in substantial savings in electrical energy. The study
analyzes the use of additional energy in different norms in a cycle plant and the utilization of energy-efficient
motors over standard induction motors, considering factors such as motor input power, energy consumed,
apparent power, power factor, and efficiency. The paper presents a comparison of motor running costs via life
cycle analysis, demonstrating the importance of efficiency in achieving significant cost savings. The design of
an energy-efficient motor and factors that impact its efficiency, such as harmonics, load variation, and
environmental conditions, are discussed. Finally, the paper calculates the payback period for using energyefficient motors at the Sanjivani sugar factory and concludes that replacing conventional motors with energyefficient motors can lead to substantial energy savings and cost reductions.
