Abstract
The first step to reducing energy costs and increasing reliability in motors is to establish a motor plan. A motor plan allows decisions to be made in advance of motor failure, and increases the options available. By contrast, most motor decisions are made at the time of motor failure, and the quickest option to get a working motor is chosen with limited regard to the short or long-term cost. This paper discusses how to develop a plan appropriate to the needs of a particular facility.
Elliott, R. N. (2001). Implementing Motor Decision Plans. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /90935.