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Energy Efficiency within the Pulp and Paper, Water and Wastewater and Irrigation Markets in the Pacific Northwest
This report profiles the pulp and paper, water and wastewater, and irrigation industries in the Pacific Northwest and assesses the opportunity for energy efficiency practices penetration specific to pump, fan/blower, and conveyor system usage and purchase practices within these markets. The report characterizes the value chain, the purchase decision process, and existing practices within these…
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Market Research Report: Compressed Air Efficiency
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) contracted with Pacific Energy Associates, Inc. (PEA) and Research Into Action, Inc. (RIA), two independent consulting firms, to conduct a study of the market for compressed air efficiency services in the Northwest. This study was completed in July 1998. The Alliance asked PEA/RIA to explore the current level…
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Variable Frequency Drives Market Research Report
This section deals with the installed base of motors in the U. S. This is critical to understanding the market for ASDs, as most are sold as retrofits to existing motor systems.
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Sav-Air Market Transformation Initiative Report #1
Compressed air is often called the fourth utility in industrial facilities after electricity, natural gas, and water. It is used for motive power for machinery, cooling, materials handling, and hand tools. It is a safe, flexible, and powerful resource.
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Product Testing: Magna Drive, Report No.1
The value of adjustable speed control in industrial applications is well proven by the increasing number of installations in which induction motors are powered by variable frequency drives (VFD’s). Adjustable speed drives can provide energy savings and improve process control. This is especially true for systems such as fans and pumps where flow control is…
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Drive Power Initiative,No.2
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups, and industry representatives committed to bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the marketplace. The Drive Power Initiative is a market transformation venture funded by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) and administered by the…
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Drive Power Initiative, No. 1 (3/00)
The Drive Power Initiative (the Initiative) is a market transformation venture funded by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (the Alliance) and administered by the Electric League of the Pacific Northwest (the League). The League began work on the Initiative in January, 1999, and their contract is to continue through March 2001.
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Opportunities for Industrial Motor Systems in the Pacific Northwest
The motor energy consumption in the PNW is concentrated in a handful of large motor energy-using sectors. There are 11 that together consume most (over 90%) of the motor and motor systems energy in the PNW. Three of these – Pulp and Paper, Irrigation, and Chemicals – together consume over 50%.
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Fan Speed Reduction in Pneumatic Conveying Systems in the Secondary Wood Products Industry, No.1
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance) has funded a project to increase the energy efficiency of low-pressure pneumatic conveying systems (PCS) in the secondary wood products industry. In these systems, centrifugal fans provide the suction needed to remove and transport wood waste generated by various steps in the manufacturing of wood products. The project intends…
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In-Service Motor Testing Final Report
Dethman and Associates completed a market survey of motor service providers and motor decision-makers (industrial end-users). A complete copy of the survey was submitted on May 5, 1999 and is included as Appendix C of this report.
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