U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Industrial Technologies Program – BestPractices

Motors Tip Sheets

Quick and to the point, these two-page tip sheets give engineers, technicians, equipment operators, and others technical advice to improve motors.

• Eliminate Voltage Unbalance (PDF 199 KB)
• Replace V-Belts with Cogged or Synchronous Belt Drives (PDF 647 KB)
• Avoid Nuisance Tripping with Premium Efficiency Motors (PDF 241 KB) 
• Estimating Motor Efficiency in the Field (PDF 261 KB)
• Extend Your Motor's Operating Life (PDF 190 KB)
• The Importance of Motor Shaft Alignment (PDF 312 KB)
• When to Purchase NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors (PDF 211 KB)

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