Introduction to Motors, Fans & Pumps with VFDs

02/23/2021 8:30 AM

Online Event

Tuesday, Feb. 23 (part 1) and Wednesday, Feb. 24 (part 2)

8:30 am - 11:30 am CST (both days)

Course Description:

Motors are responsible for more than 60% of the energy consumed in commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. Understanding and optimizing fan and pumping systems will provide significant opportunities in reducing energy costs. Do you know:

The cost to run a fully loaded 20 hp fan motor for one year?
The difference between optimizing a component verses optimizing a system?
Why use a variable frequency drive (VFD)?
How to determine when purchasing a new motor is more energy cost effective than rewinding an existing motor?
What types of cash incentives are available from Focus on Energy associated with fans and pumping systems?

This course will answer these questions! Subjects that will be covered:

Major components (motors, fans pumps, VFD)
Terminology (psi, head, system curves, affinity laws, KPI)
Using thumb-rules to estimate energy cost savings
System optimization
Cost reduction strategies
Case studies

Who should attend: Maintenance Personnel, Energy Personnel, Managers & Directors, Facility Managers, Plant and Facility Staff, Manufacturing and Processing Personnel, HVAC Engineers and Designers, Building Operators, Utility Managers, Procurement Personnel, Environment, Health & Safety Professionals