The Impact of Efficiency on the Economics of New Motor Purchase, Motor Repair, and Motor Replacement

Electric motors consume a large percentage of the electrical power generated in a modern industrial society. As the cost of energy increases and energy resources become scarce, it is essential that the impact of efficiency by factored into economic decisions concerning new motor purchase, motor repair, and motor replacement. Cash flow analysis techniques are applied to these decisions and simplified guidelines are presented to help users justify the purchase of premium efficiency motors.