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Energy efficiency measures - Industrial - Pumps

Template assignment

Base case
  • 100 hp standard efficiency motor, load factor 75%
  • 70% efficient variable flow pump operating 90 hours per week
  • Operates in high flow range
  • Throttle flow control
Proposed case
  • Change motor to premium efficiency
  • Change flow control to variable speed
  • Incremental cost for change: $20,000
Solution

The worked-out solution is the data file selected from within the RETScreen Project Database. The user automatically downloads the Project Database file while downloading the RETScreen software.