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Publications List with Summaries

Motor and Pump Efficiency

Commercial Ground Source Heat Pump Design Guide
February 1993 - 12 pages.

Design guide providing overview of ground source heat pump applications in commercial buildings, including discussion of what a ground source heat pump is, types of GSHPs, design issues, comparisons to other heating systems, using the design guide, sizing and cost guide, energy savings guide, two case studies, GSHP equipment manufacturers, and additional sources of information.

Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Design Guide
February 1993 - 12 pages.

Design guide providing overview of ground source heat pump applications in residential buildings, including discussion of what a ground source heat pump is, types of GSHPs, design issues, comparisons to other heating systems, using the design guide, sizing and cost guide, energy savings guide, two case studies, GSHP equipment manufacturers, and additional sources of information.

Energy Management for Motor-Driven Systems
Winter 1997 - 5 pages.

Technical brief addressing how energy management for motor driven systems can reduce costs by improving equipment efficiency. Includes why energy management for motors should be pursued, how a motors program improves efficiency, steps for implementing a motors program, and additional information. Also available online at Western’s Energy Services Website.

Energy Efficient Motors
Summer 1997 - 4 pages.

Technical brief addressing why efficiency is an important factor to consider when buying or rewinding electric motors. Includes the reasons for improving motor efficiency, what an energy-efficient motor is, efficiency values, why efficient motors should be considered, determining cost effectiveness, rewinding vs. replacing failed motors, design characteristics, beginning a motor efficiency program, and additional information. Also available at Western’s Energy Services Website.


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