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Seminar 25Wire-to-Air Fan Power Performance
and Energy Consumption
2017 Winter Conference
Tim Mathson, Principal Eng.Greenheck Fan Corp
Measurement of Fan Component Efficiencies
Las Vegas, Nevada
Currently with AMCA Int’[email protected]
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Learning Objectives• Estimate fan system energy consumption at part load
conditions• Describe difference between direct-on-line and variable
frequency driven motor performance • Identify variables that impact the efficiency of drive system
components• Illustrate the interdependence of individual drive system
components on overall fan efficiency
ASHRAE is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to ASHRAE Records for
AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/ASHRAE for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement
by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials,
methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
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Acknowledgements
• Baldor Engineering staff• ABB Engineering staff• Chris Eiden, Greenheck
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VFD Electrical Loss
Agenda - Overall Energy Efficiency
Useful Output Power
Aerodynamic Loss
Bearing Friction
Loss
V-BeltFrictionLoss
Motor Electrical
Loss
Input Power
Additional Motor Loss
ηoverall =Output PowerInput Power
= ηfan × ηtrans× ηmtr × ηvfd
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VFD Electrical Loss
Motor/VFD Efficiency
Electrical Power Input
Additional Loss from VFD
Motor Electrical
Loss
Mechanical Power Output
𝜂𝜂𝑚𝑚,𝑣𝑣 ≠ 𝜂𝜂𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 × 𝜂𝜂𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣𝑣
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Scope of Testing
Motors - Premium Efficient Induction1, 5, 10 hp (.75, 4, 7.5 kW), 4 Pole, TEFC, 460V 60Hz
VFD’s - General Purpose IGBT for HVAC1, 5, 10 hp (.75, 4, 7.5 kW), Constant V/Hz, 4 kHz Carrier Frequency
V-Belt drivesSpeeds 1200, 1800, 2700 RPMService Factors 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0Number of belts
Fan - 27” (685mm) Mixed FlowBelt or dynamometer driven
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Motor Test SetupLoad Motor
Torque/SpeedTransducer
Test Motor
Power Meter
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Results – Full Load Motor Efficiency, X-Line
Motor
NEMA Premium Nominal
Measuredwith 60 Hz Line Power
Differencefrom
Nominal
1 hp 85.5 84.3 -1.2
5 hp 89.5 88.0 -1.5
10 hp 91.7 91.5 -0.2
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Results – Part Load Motor Efficiency, X-Line
50% Load1 hp -4.7%5 hp -1.8%10 hp -0.3%
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Motor & VFD Test Setup – AHRI 1210Load Motor
Torque/SpeedTransducer
Test Motor
Power Meter VFD
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Results – Motor & VFD at Full Load
Motor
Motor AloneWith 60 Hz Line Power
CombinedMotor & VFD
@ 60 Hz
1 hp 84.3 82.4
5 hp 88.0 87.0
10 hp 91.5 89.7
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Motor & VFD - Part Load Operation
Motor Selection Options
1–4
1 3
24
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Results – 10 hp Motor & VFD at Part Load
1
234
Com
bine
d VF
D &
Mot
or E
ffici
ency
(%)
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Results – 10 hp Motor & VFD at Part Load
1
2
3 4
Com
bine
d VF
D &
Mot
or E
ffic
ienc
y (%
)
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Results – 10 hp Motor & VFD at Part Load
12
3
4
Efficiency vs. PowerRegardless of how the motor was originally selected (cases 1-4), these curves lined up very well. Any prediction of motor/VFD efficiency at partial loads should be related to percent nameplate power.
Com
bine
d VF
D &
Mot
or E
ffici
ency
(%)
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Results – 10 hp Motor & VFD at Part LoadCo
mbi
ned
VFD
& M
otor
Effi
cien
cy (%
)
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Results – 5 hp Motor & VFD at Part LoadCo
mbi
ned
VFD
& M
otor
Effi
cien
cy (%
)
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Results – 1 hp Motor & VFD at Part LoadCo
mbi
ned
VFD
& M
otor
Effi
cien
cy (%
)
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Results – Motor & VFD at Part Load
1 hp
10 hp
50% Load1 hp -5%5 hp -2%10 hp -1%
50% Speed1 hp -26%5 hp -14%10 hp -11%
5 hp
VFD
& M
otor
Effi
cien
cy (%
)Co
mbi
ned
VFD
& M
otor
Effi
cien
cy (%
)
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Results vs. AMCA 207 Prediction
1 hp
10 hp
5 hp
“AMCA 207 is Conservative”
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Load MotorTorque/RPM Transducer
Test Motor
Belt Drive Test SetupLoad Motor
Torque/RPM Transducer Jackshaft
Tested Motor
Force Transducer
V-be
lt Dr
ive
Power Meter VFD
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Belt Drive Efficiency – AMCA 203
AMCA 203Appendix L
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Belt Drive Efficiency – AMCA 203
Remove Test Points
AMCA 203 Losses converted to Efficiencies
Range of Drive Efficiencies for Standard Belts
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Belt Drive EfficiencyMotor HP DriveN RPM # Belts SF
1 HP
27001 1.5
2 3
18001 1.5
2 3
12001 1.5
2 3
5 HP
27001 1.5
2 3
18001 2
2 4
12001 1
2 2
10 HP
2700 2 1.5
1800 2 1.5
1200 2 1.5
Full Load Eff.
94
90
96
90
96
92
96
93
98
96
97
95
97
98
99
Experimental Variables:
1. BHP2. RPM3. Service Factor
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Results – Belt Drive at Full Load
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Results – Belt Drive at Part Load
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Results – Belt Drive at Part Load
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Fan Efficiency - 27” (685mm) Mixed Flow
AMCA 210/ASHRAE 51 Test, Figure 12, Installation Type BExtended fan shaft allows Dynamometer or Motor driven
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Fan Curve at Constant Speed
Dynamometer Driven,Corrected to 1840 RPM
Ps
BHP
SE
Airflow (CFM)
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Fixed System Resistance
Dynamometer Driven,Fixed System Resistance
Ps
BHP
SE
Airflow (CFM)
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Variable Speed TestDynamometer Driven,Fixed System Resistance,Tested at Reduced Speeds
6% Drop at 30% Speed
Ps
BHP
SE
Airflow (CFM)
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Fan Curve at Constant Speed
VFD / Motor / Belt DrivenCorrected to 1840 RPM
Ps
kW
OSE
Airflow (CFM)
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Fixed System Resistance
VFD / Motor / Belt DrivenFixed System Resistance
PskW
OSE
Airflow (CFM)
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Variable Speed TestVFD / Motor / Belt Driven,Fixed System Resistance,Tested at Reduced Speeds
35% Drop at 18 Hz
14% Drop at 30 Hz
PskW
OSE
Airflow (CFM)
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Overall Fan Static Efficiency
ηoverall =Output PowerInput Power
= ηfan × ηtrans× ηmtr × ηvfd
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AMCA 207 Estimates
ηoverall =Output PowerInput Power
= ηfan × ηtrans× ηmtr × ηvfd
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ConclusionsComponent Efficiencies:• Motor efficiency is a function of load and is typically available
from motor manufacturers• Motor/VFD efficiency is a function of load (power), regardless of
torque or speed• AMCA 203 V-belt drive loss estimates are reasonable, even at
decreased fan speeds • AMCA 207 is conservative, for belt drive and Motor/VFD
efficiencies • Fan efficiency drops slightly with speed• Largest losses at part load are from Motor/VFD
Overall Efficiency:• ηoverall = ηfan × ηtrans× ηmtr × ηvfd
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Bibliography
• AMCA 203 “Field Performance Measurement of Fan Systems”
• Draft AMCA 207 “Fan System Efficiency and Fan System Input Power Calculation”