Frank J. Bartos, P.E., is a Control Engineering contributing content specialist

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Energy Efficiency March 8, 2011

Motor Summit 2010: Comparative standards, regulations

The third edition of Motor Summit drew experts from research, government, and the private sector to focus on the latest technological innovations, current state of market penetration, and strategies needed to spur widespread use of efficient motor systems. See motor efficiency deadlines from Europe, China, and USA, with a comparative table of more than a dozen nations.

By Frank J. Bartos, P.E., is a Control Engineering contributing content specialist
Energy Efficiency March 7, 2011

Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010

Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as pumps, fans, and drives.

By Frank J. Bartos, P.E., is a Control Engineering contributing content specialist