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Electrical Equipment Replacement: Energy Efficiency versus System Compatibility
Abstract
Electrical equipment components are replaced
every day because of failure, obsolescence, or
upgrade. Because of technological gains,
replacement components are typically more energy
efficient than older equipment.
Life cycle cost analyses encourage end users to
select the most energy efficient equipment when
replacing motors, motor drives, transformers, lamps,
ballasts, etc., given costs associated with energy
consumption when compared with installation.
The selection of replacement parts that are
compatible with existing system components and
loads is critical. The purpose of this paper is to
discuss fundamental electrical design principles often
overlooked when replacing existing equipment with
energy efficient models.
NOTE: The views expressed in this paper are
those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the
views of the United States of America, the U. S.
Department of Justice, or the Federal Bureau of
Prisons.
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Citation
Massey, G. W. (2005). Electrical Equipment Replacement: Energy Efficiency versus System Compatibility. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5576.