Motors

New motors power drum emptying pumps

A powerful 650 watt motor which produces a maximum10,000 rpm speed for good flow and head capabilities is one of the new motor options recently introduced for the Finish Thompson range of portable drum and barrel emptying pumps.
The new M3V and M5V motors from Michael Smith Engineers are designed for use with the PF and TBF [...]

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Superconductor Motor for Navy Passes Full-Power Test

American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC) and Northrop Grumman Corp. in January said they successfully completed a fullpower test of the world’s first 36.5-MW high-temperature superconductor (HTS) ship propulsion motor.
The motor, rated at 49,000 horsepower, was tested for a large U.S. Navy combatant ship at the Navy’s integrated power system land-based test site in Philadelphia. Incorporating coils of [...]

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Energy efficiency Cost and space saving motor technology

As one of the largest consumers of electrical energy, the AC induction motor has enormous potential to demonstrate savings. A recent development brings together the technology of the AC induction motor with that of permanent magnet servo motors. It offers to contain running costs while promising to pay for itself many times over.
The performance characteristics of [...]

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Cost and space saving motor technology

As one of the largest consumers of electrical energy, the AC induction motor has enormous potential to demonstrate savings. A recent development brings together the technology of the AC induction motor with that of permanent magnet servo motors. It offers to contain running costs while promising to pay for itself many times over.
The performance characteristics of [...]

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Venezuela's Power System on Brink of Collapse March 1, 2010
Venezuela, a country that relies on hydropower for almost three-quarters of its electricity, has been battling a deepening electricity crisis since a drought in 2009 and a sudden 7% surge in demand brought the country’s power system to the brink of collapse.... […]
Peru: The Potential to Become a Regional Energy Hub March 1, 2010
Water and gas provide the energy for Peru’s power generation sector, and the country could generate considerably more, especially from hydro and wind. While the nation strives to extend electricity service to all its citizens, it’s also looking beyond its borders for potential future customers.... […]
Ethiopia's New Hydro Plant Boosts Region's Generating Capacity March 1, 2010
Ethiopia in mid-January officially inaugurated the 420-MW Gilgel Gibe II hydropower project, the second hydropower plant to be opened since November 2009, when the 300-MW Tekezé project began operations.... […]
Plant Efficiency: Begin with the Right Definitions February 1, 2010
The race is on to claim the title of "most efficient coal-fired power plant" on the planet. However, it’s tricky identifying finalists because of the widespread misuse of the term "efficiency" and all those nagging assumptions. Let’s first establish clear definitions and then identify the title contenders.... […]