Test Procedures for Electric Motors

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Public Meeting

Building Technologies Program

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

U.S. Department of Energy

January 29, 2009

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Background and Legal Authority

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Public Meeting Agenda

2 Small Electric Motors Test Procedure3 Electric Motors Test Procedure

41 Overview5

Other Updates to the CFR

Closing Discussion and Remarks

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Welcome

• Introductions• Role of the Facilitator• Ground Rules (norms)

­ Listen as an ally­ Use short, succinct statements/keep to the point­ Hold sidebar conversations outside the room­ One person speaks at a time (raise hand to be recognized

name for the record)

­ Set cell phones to silent/vibrate

• Housekeeping Items• Agenda Review• Opening Remarks

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Meeting Agenda

9:00­9:20 am Welcome and Introductions

9:20­9:30 am Overview

9:30­10:30 am Small Electric Motors Test Procedure

10:30­10:45 am Break

10:45­12:00 pm Electric Motors Test Procedure

12:00­1:00 pm Lunch

1:00­1:15 pm Other Issues

1:15 ­1:45 pm Closing Remarks

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Purpose of the Public Meeting

• To present DOE’s proposed test procedures for small elec

and electric motors

• To clarify any questions about DOE’s proposed approach• To seek comment from participants on the proposed test p• To describe the next steps for the rulemaking

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Electric Motors Test Procedure Rulemaking

NOPR Final Rule

• NOPR published: December 22, 2008• NOPR Public Meeting: January 29, 2009 (today)• Comments on NOPR due: March 9, 2009

• Transcript records oral comments from today’s public meeti• Written comments

• DOE reviews and considers all comments• Final Rule publication

• Final Rule will be published on or before June 30, 2009 and 

the small electric motors energy conservation standards NO

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Issues for Public Comment

Detailed in section IV.E of the NOPR:1. Test Procedure for Small Electric Motors

2. Alternative Test Procedure for Small Electric Motors

3. Alternative Efficiency Determination Method for Small Electric 

4. Definition of “Electric Motor”

5. Definition of “Fire Pump Motor”

6. Definition of “NEMA Design B, General Purpose Electric Motor

7. Updates to Electric Motor Test Procedure

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Issues for Comment

Issue Box DOE welcomes comments, data, and information

concerning this proposed test procedure on small electric mot

electric motors. Throughout this presentation, issues that corr

to issues raised in DOE’s NOPR (Section IV.E) are provided in

discussion boxes like this one for discussion in the workshop. 

these are specific issues DOE identified for review, comments 

welcome on any part of DOE’s proposed rule.

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Background and Legal Authority

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Public Meeting Agenda

2 Small Electric Motors Test Procedure3 Electric Motors Test Procedure

41 Overview5

Other Updates to the CFR

Closing Discussion and Remarks

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Small 

Small Electric Motors

• The Energy Policy Act of 1992 amended the Energy Policy and Co

Act to direct DOE to prescribe energy conservation standards for 

small electric motors for which the Secretary determines that stan

‘‘would be technologically feasible and economically justified, an

result in significant energy savings.’’ (42 U.S.C. 6317(b)(1)).

• DOE conducted analysis and published a positive determination o

July 10, 2006. 71 FR 38799.

• DOE then initiated work on its test procedure and energy conserv

standards rulemaking.

• Test procedure NOPR published December 22, 2008, 73 FR 7

Comment period open until March 9, 2009.

• Energy Conservation Standards Framework Document publish

August 10, 2007, 72 FR 44990 and preliminary analysis publis

December 30, 2008, 73 FR 79723.

• DOE is conducting a separate rulemaking to evaluate energy cons

standards for small electric motors, public meeting tomorrow. Co

period closes March 2, 2009. 

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Scope of Product Covered by Test Procedu

• Statutory Definition of Small Electric Motor

“a NEMA [National Electrical Manufacturers Association] ge

purpose alternating­current single­speed induction motor, 

two­digit frame number series in accordance with NEMA S

Publication MG1–1987.” (42 U.S.C. 6311(13)(G))

• DOE’s interpretation of this definition is addressed in the e

conservation standards rulemaking

• DOE evaluates only those small electric motors that are no

incorporated into products that are otherwise covered by o

Federal regulatory standards (e.g., refrigerators or air cond

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Small Electric Motors Test Procedure General Ov

• Three industry test procedures

•IEEE 114­2001: “IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Sing

Induction Motors”

•IEEE 112­2004: “IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Poly

Induction Motors and Generators”

• CSA C747­94: “Energy Efficiency Test Methods for Singl

Three­Phase Small Motors.” (Reaffirmed 2005)

• DOE is proposing test procedures for two general categor

small electric motor: single­phase and poly­phase

• Single­phase: IEEE Standard 114 or CSA Standard C747• Poly­phase: IEEE Standard 112 or CSA Standard C747

• Manufacturers have a choice of testing with the IEEE Stan

the CSA Standard

• DOE proposes to create a new Subpart T in 10 CFR Part 43

definitions, test procedures and potentially, standards.

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Small 

Small Electric Motors Test Procedures

No Yes Y

Applicable to polyphase?

Yes No Y

Applicable to

Capacitor­start,

capacitor­run?

Yes No Y

Applicable to

Capacitor­start,

Induction­run?

CAN/CSA 

C747­9

Efficie

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Single­ a

Phas

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(Reaffir

IEEE Standard

112­2004, Test

Procedure for

Polyphase

Induction Motors

and Generators

IEEE Standard

114­2001, Test

Procedure for

Single­Phase

Induction

Motors

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Small 

Small Electric Motors Test Procedures

• DOE proposes to adopt the IEEE test methods because:

• Most current versions in use by industry and reflect the bes

approaches for measuring the efficiency of Small Electric M

• Accurate and repeatable measurements• Consistent with test methods in CFR for Electric Motors

• DOE proposes to allow CAN/CSA Standard C747­94 as an

alternative test method to manufacturers because:

• Accurate and consistent measurements of energy efficienc• Consistent with objectives of North American Free Trade A• Consistent with test methods in CFR for Electric Motors

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Issues for Comment

Issue #1 Test Procedure for Small Electric MotorsDOE invites comment on its proposed test procedure for smal

electric motors, which is based on IEEE Standard 114– 2001 

IEEE Standard 112–2004. See section III.A for details.

Issue #2 Alternative Test Procedure for Small Electric MoDOE invites comment on its proposal whether to allow a

manufacturer to use the CAN/CSA Standard C747–94 as an

alternative to the IEEE Standards 112 and 114. DOE may res

option of promulgating CAN/CSA Standard C747–94 in the fin

of this test procedure, based on stakeholder comment. See se

III.A for details.

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Definitions for Small Electric Motors

• DOE proposes four definitions in new Subpart T

•“Alternative Efficiency Determination Method” (AEDM)•“Average Full Load Efficiency”•“Basic Model”•“Small Electric Motor”

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Definitions for Small Electric Motors:

Alternative Efficiency Determination Method (AED

• The AEDM is a mathematical model enabling manufacturers to ca

total loss and average efficiency for a particular basic model with

• The AEDM is an optional alternative to alleviate testing burden, bu

substantiated through actual testing of a number of basic models

• DOE currently allows AEDM testing for 1­200 hp electric motors a

distribution transformers.

• AEDM definition is identical to that under 10 CFR 431.12, except t

“small” was inserted in front of “electric motor”

• “means, with respect to a small electric motor, a method of calc

total power loss and average full load efficiency.”

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Definitions for Small Electric Motors:

Average Full Load Efficiency

• Definition is identical to that under 10 CFR 431.12, except 

“small” was inserted in front of “electric motor”

• “means the arithmetic mean of the full load efficiencies o

population of small electric motors of duplicate design, w

full load efficiency of each motor in the population is the 

(expressed as a percentage) of the motor’s useful powe

its total power input when the motor is operated at its ful

load, rated voltage, and rated frequency.”

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Definitions for Small Electric Motors:

Basic Model

• Definition is identical to that under 10 CFR 431.12, except 

“small” was inserted in front of “electric motor”

• “means, with respect to a small electric motor, all units o

type of small electric motor (or class thereof) manufactur

single manufacturer, and which have the same rating, ha

electrical characteristics that are essentially identical, an

have any differing physical or functional characteristics w

affect energy consumption or efficiency. For the purpose 

definition, ‘‘rating’’ means a combination of the small ele

motor’s group (i.e., capacitor­start, capacitor­run; capaci

induction­run; or polyphase), horsepower rating (or stand

kilowatt equivalent), and number of poles with respect to 

§431.346 prescribes nominal full load efficiency standard

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Definitions for Small Electric Motors:

Small Electric Motor

• Definition is derived from the statute (42 U.S.C. 6311(13)(G

therefore language is not modified by DOE:

• “means a NEMA general purpose alternating current sin

induction motor, built in a two­digit frame number series 

accordance with NEMA Standards Publication MG1–198

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Alternative Efficiency Determination Metho

• DOE is concerned about regulatory testing burden

• Manufacturers produce large numbers of small electric mo

models

• Testing an electric motor typically requires 10­12 hours and 

as much as $2000/test

• DOE proposes to adopt procedures to allow a manufacture

certify compliance using an AEDM, instead of actual testin

• The AEDM is a predictive model developed from engineeri

• Substantiated by testing a minimum of five basic models, o

least five units must be tested (i.e., 25 motors)

• AEDM must predict total power loss within ten percent of th

total power loss from actual testing (same requirement as 

electric motors)

• The AEDM can then be used to certify compliance (in lieu 

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Small 

Issue for Comment

Issue #3 Alternative Efficiency Determination Method for 

Electric Motors

DOE invites comment on the proposed use of an AEDM for sm

electric motors, including the requirements for a manufacturer 

substantiate its AEDM, the number of basic models and units 

tested, and the accuracy of the predictive capabilities of the A

relative to actual testing. See section III.A.3 for details.

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Manufacturer Self­Certification

• EPCA requires that electric motor manufacturers “certify, 

an independent testing or certification program nationally

recognized in the United States, that [any electric motor su

EPCA efficiency standards] meets the applicable standard

U.S.C. 6316 (c)).

• 10 CFR 431.17(a)(5) directs manufacturers to establish co

either through a certification program that is nationally reco

an accredited laboratory that meets the requirements of 10 

431.18.

• Because small electric motors are covered under section 3

EPCA (42 U.S.C. 6317), the same certification requirements 

apply to electric motors do not apply, although DOE may p

such requirements for small electric motors in the future.

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41 Overview5

Other Updates to the CFR

Closing Discussion and Remarks

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Electric Motors Test Procedure Outline

• DOE proposes to modify and add definitions pertaining to 

motors

• Some proposed changes are derived from EISA 2007 (e.g

Pump Motor – covered, not defined)

• DOE proposes to update citations to industry standards th

the test procedure

• NEMA Standards Publication MG­1, “Motors and Generato• IEEE Standard 112, “Test Procedure for Polyphase Inducti

and Generators”

• CAN/CSA Standard C390, “Energy Efficiency Test Method

Three­Phase Induction Motors”

• DOE clarifies that this updated test procedure is applicabl

electric motors that were newly covered by EISA 2007, suc

500 hp motors

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Definitions for Electric Motors

• Terms with references updated or corrected:

• “Accreditation”• “General Purpose Electric Motor (Subtype I)”• “General Purpose Motor”• “Nominal Full Load Efficiency”

• Terms with proposed definitions and/or substantive

revisions

• “Basic Model”• “Electric Motors”• “Fire Pump Motor”• “NEMA Design B General Purpose Electric Motor”

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Proposed Definition Reference Update:

Accreditation

• Proposes to update citations in definition from IEEE Stand

1996 to 112­2004 and from CSA C390­93 to C390­98(R2005

• Definition: “means recognition by an accreditation body th

laboratory is competent to test the efficiency of electric mo

according to the scope and procedures given in Test Meth

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Sta

112–2004, Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors 

Generators, and Test Method (1) of Canadian Standards As

(CAN/CSA) Standard C390– 98(R2005), Energy Efficiency T

Methods for Three­Phase Induction Motors. (Incorporated 

reference, see § 431.15)”

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Proposed Definition Reference Update:

General Purpose Electric Motor (Subtype I)

• Update NEMA citation from MG1­1993 to MG1­2006. No im

this update, as the cited paragraphs are the same.

• Definition: “means any motor which is designed in standa

with either: (1) Standard operating characteristics and stan

mechanical construction for use under usual service cond

such as those specified in NEMA Standards Publication M

Rev. 1, paragraph 14.2, “Usual Service Conditions,” (Incor

by reference, see §431.15) and without restriction to a part

application or type of application; or (2) Standard operatin

characteristics or standard mechanical construction for us

unusual service conditions, such as those specified in NE

Standards Publication MG1­2006 Rev. 1, paragraph 14.3 “U

Service Conditions,” (Incorporated by reference, see §431

a particular type of application, and which can be used in m

general purpose applications.”

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Proposed Definition Reference Update

General Purpose Motor

• Update NEMA citation from MG1­1993 to MG1­2006. No im

this update, as the cited paragraphs are the same.

• Definition: “means any motor which is designed in standa

with either: (1) Standard operating characteristics and stan

mechanical construction for use under usual service cond

such as those specified in NEMA Standards Publication M

paragraph 14.2, ‘‘Usual Service Conditions,’’ (incorporated 

reference, see § 431.15) and without restriction to a particu

application or type of application; or (2) Standard operatin

characteristics or standard mechanical construction for us

unusual service conditions, such as those specified in NE

Standards Publication MG1–2006, paragraph 14.3, ‘‘Unusu

Conditions,’’ (incorporated by reference, see § 431.15) or f

particular type of application, and which can be used in mo

general purpose applications.”

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Proposed Definition Reference Update

Nominal Full Load Efficiency

• Update NEMA citation from MG1­1993 to MG1­2006. No im

this update, because the substantive content (i.e., efficienc

are not affected.

• Definition: “With respect to an electric motor, a representa

of efficiency selected from the “Nominal Efficiency” colum

Table 12­10, NEMA Standards Publication MG1­2006 Rev. 

(Incorporated by reference, see §431.15), that is not greate

average full load efficiency of a population of motors of th

design.”

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Proposed Definition Revision

Basic Model

• EISA 2007 made new combinations of horsepower, poles a

construction subject to DOE coverage

• Current definition states “means one of the 113 combinati• DOE proposes to replace language under 10 CFR 431.12 w

“means a combination of...” because there are more than 

combinations covered

• Definition: “means, with respect to an electric motor, all un

given type of electric motor (or class thereof) manufacture

single manufacturer, and which have the same rating, hav

electrical characteristics that are essentially identical, and 

have any differing physical or functional characteristics w

affect energy consumption or efficiency. For the purpose o

definition, ‘‘rating’’ means a combination of an electric mo

horsepower (or standard kilowatt equivalent), number of p

open or enclosed construction, with respect to which § 43

prescribes nominal full load efficiency standards.”

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Proposed New Definition

Electric Motor

• EISA 2007 deleted the term Electric Motor, which appears 

in the CFR

• DOE recognizes that EISA 2007 established additional cate

electric motors, such that there are now four types

• DOE proposes to define the term “electric motor” as enco

all four of these covered motor types

• Clarify what the test procedure applies to• Will not alter the scope of coverage from EISA 2007

• Definition: “means any of the following four types of moto

general purpose electric motor (subtype I), a fire pump mo

general purpose electric motor (subtype II), or a NEMA Des

general purpose electric motor.”

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Issue for Comment

Issue #4 Definition of ‘‘Electric Motor’’

DOE invites comments on its proposed definition of ‘‘electric m

which brings together the four types of electric motors now cov

under EPCA: ‘‘general purpose electric motors (subtype I);’’ ‘‘f

pump motors;’’ ‘‘general purpose electric motors (subtype II);’’ 

‘‘NEMA Design B, general purpose electric motors.’’ DOE’s pr

definition is intended to clarify that all four types of electric mo

covered and could be subject to the updated test procedure p

in today’s notice. See section III.B.2 for details.

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Proposed New Definition

Fire Pump Motor

• EISA 2007 established energy conservation standards for 

motors, but did not define them.

• DOE unable to locate a common / approved industry defin• DOE bases its proposal on the scope contained in UL Stan

1004A­2001, “Fire Pump Motors.”

• DOE proposes two minor revisions, adding a reference ye

NFPA standard and correcting the title of that standard.

• Definition: “means a Design B polyphase motor, as define

NEMA MG1–2006, rated 500 horsepower (373 kW) or less, 

or less, and that is intended for use in accordance with the 

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 20–2007, ‘Sta

the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection.’ ”

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Issue for Comment

Issue #5 Definition of ‘‘Fire Pump Motor’’

DOE invites comment on its proposed definition of a fire pump 

which is based on the UL–1004A scope of applicability statem

with a few modifications. One of these changes is to define a f

pump motor as having an upper limit of 200 hp. See section II

details.

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Proposed New Definition

NEMA Design B, General Purpose Electric Moto

• EISA 2007 established energy conservation standards for 

motors, but did not define them.

• DOE bases its proposal on the NEMA MG1­2006 definition

minor changes:

• Removing the reference to 50 Hz because DOE only cover• Limiting the maximum slip to motors with fewer than 10 po

DOE only covers motors with 2 through 8 poles.

• Correcting the cross­referenced paragraph to locked­rotor 

from 12.35.3 to 12.35.1.

• Definition: “means a squirrel­cage motor designed to with

voltage starting, developing locked­rotor, breakdown, and 

torques adequate for general application as specified in se

12.38, 12.39 and 12.40, respectively, of NEMA Standards P

MG1­2006, drawing locked­rotor current not to exceed the 

shown in MG1­12.35.1 for 60 hertz motors, and having a sl

load of less than 5 percent for motors with fewer than 10 p

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Issue for Comment

Issue #6 Definition of ‘‘NEMA Design B, General Purpose

Electric Motor’’

DOE invites comment on its proposed definition of ‘‘NEMA De

general purpose electric motor,’’ which makes minor modificat

the NEMA Standards Publication MG1–2006 definition—name

eliminating the 50 Hertz provision and not specifying the perce

slip at rated load for motors with 10 or more poles. See sectio

for details.

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Materials Incorporated by Reference

• DOE proposes to revise 10 CFR 431.15, “Materials incorpo

reference,” for electric motors, by deleting cited material t

longer needed or has otherwise been updated and insertin

references to current industry standards

• Detail provided in section III.C of the NOPR; best reviewed 

copies of old and new industry standards and the CFR.

• These revisions were primarily non­substantive changes fr

1993 to MG1­2006; but also CSA and IEEE.

• Deleted IEC standard references that were no longer need

the statutory revisions contained in EISA 2007

• All proposed changes carefully compared the language an

requirements in the current and updated standards docum

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Materials Incorporated by Reference

• NEMA MG1­2006 with Revision 1

• Section II, paragraph 12.58.1 (extends upper limit of covered hp ra

hp)

• Section II, paragraph 12.58.2 (labeling requirements)• Section II, Table 12­10 (renumbered table already incorporated)• Section II, paragraphs 14.2 and 14.3 (renumbered paragraphs alre

incorporated)

• Updated IEEE Standard from 112­1996 to IEEE 112­2004• Updated CAN/CSA Standard from 1993 to C390­98(R2005)• Deletion of International Electrotechnical Commission Standards 

1(1996), 60050­411(1996), 60072­1(1991), and 60034­12(1991) as a 

EISA removing the term “electric motor”

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Obtaining Copies of Referenced Document

• DOE proposes to update contact information for organizat

which the public may purchase the standards incorporated 

reference.

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers• Canadian Standards Association

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Laboratory Accreditation and Labeling

• DOE proposes to update references to standards documents prov

“information and guidance” as these form the basis for the nation

recognized laboratory accreditation program.

• NVLAP Program handbooks• ISO/IEC Guides

• In 10 CFR 431.18(a), DOE proposes to update the requirements fo

laboratory accreditation to reference the current versions of NIST

Handbooks (150:2006 and 150­10:2007). See section III.E. of NOP

78227 and 78228.

• In 10 CFR 431.31(a)(2) on labeling, DOE proposes to update the ci

use the current version of NEMA MG1­2006. These updates will m

consistency between DOE and current industry practice.

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Policy Statement on Covered Motors

• Appendix A to Subpart B of 10 CFR Part 431 contains a “P

Statement for Electric Motors Covered Under the Energy P

Conservation Act.”

• The statement provides guidance as to which motors are c

and which are not.

• DOE is proposing to delete the Policy Statement because:

• EISA 2007 broadened the scope of coverage for electric m

horsepower ratings greater than 200)

• EISA 2007 deleted the term “electric motor” from the statut

instead now covers four types of motors

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Updates to the Electric Motor Test Procedu

• DOE proposes updating the following documents:

• NEMA MG1­1993 becomes NEMA MG1­2006 with Revisio• IEEE Standard 112­1996 Test Method B becomes

IEEE Standard 112­2004 Test Method B

• CAN/CSA Standard C390­93 Test Method (1) becomes

CAN/CSA Standard C390­98(R2005) Test Method (1)

• DOE conducted a careful paragraph­by­paragraph review o

referenced sections and has concluded that the updates w

have a substantive impact on the measured efficiency valu

• Detail on the comparison and changes can be found in sec

of the NOPR

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Updates to the Electric Motor Test Procedu

• Key Aspects of the NEMA Standard MG1 update

• The upper horsepower limit of covered motors is extended 

to 500 hp (paragraph 12.58.1), consistent with EISA 2007 

• Consistent with the IEEE and CSA test procedures

• Key Aspects of the CAN/CSA C390 update

• Conducted side­by­side, paragraph­by­paragraph compari• Only minor editorial rephrasing of sentences and slight cha

wording changes

• No substantive changes or impact on test procedure

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Updates to the Electric Motor Test Procedu

• Regarding the IEEE Standard 112 update

• Moves the discussion of specified temperatures and the m

determining temperature

• Adds discussion of no­load test, discussion of termination o

discussion concerning the temperature for resistance corre

correction of the definition of “k2”, and a discussion of the v

corrected slip

• Proposes the deletion of several correction paragraphs tha

incorporated by IEEE into the updated version (2004) of IE

Standard 112. These include Appendix B to subpart B of p

paragraphs 2(ii­iv), (vi), (vii), and (ix)

• Updates cross­references in correction paragraphs Append

subpart B of part 431 paragraphs 2(i), (v), and (vii)

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Issue for Comment

Issue #7 Updates to Electric Motor Test ProcedureDOE invites comment on its proposed updates to the industry

citations contained in the proposed test procedure for electric 

(i.e., updating the procedure to NEMA Standard MG1–2006, I

Standard 112–2004, and CAN/CSA Standard C390–98(R2005

sections III.C through III.G for details.

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Other Updates to the CFR

Closing Discussion and Remarks

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Correcting Minor Issues

• DOE identified the need to address minor issues in t

following Terms contained in Subpart A – General Pr

• “Act”• “Covered Equipment”• “EPCA”

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Definitions for Subpart A – General Provisio

• For the term “Act,” update the U.S.C. citation to include 63

• “... the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as am

U.S.C. 6291­6317.”

• For “Covered Equipment”, add a cross­reference to small 

motors, since these are now covered:

• “... any electric motor, as defined in §431.12...or small ele

as defined in §431.342.”

• For “EPCA” update the U.S.C. citation to include 6317:

• “... the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, 

6291­6317.”

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Determination of Efficiency

• Propose to update the introductory paragraph of 10 CFR 4

eliminate the risk of confusion:

• Change EPCA reference from Part C to Part A­1• Expand the U.S.C. citation from 6311­6316 to 6311­6317.• Correct a cross­reference from 431.192 to 431.383, where 

referenced paragraph was moved in 2005.

• The paragraph now reads:

• “When a party determines the energy efficiency of an elect

in order to comply with an obligation imposed on it by or pu

Part A­1 of Title III of EPCA, 42 U.S.C. 6311–6317, this se

applies. This section does not apply to enforcement testing

conducted pursuant to § 431.383.”

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Other Updates to the CFR

Closing Discussion and Remarks

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DOE Seeks Comments on its Proposal

In all correspondence, include all of the following:

– Test Procedure for Small Electric Motors and Electric Motors

– Docket Number EERE­2008­BT­TP­0008

– Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) 1904–AB71

Email: small_electric_motors_tp.rulemaking@hq.doe.gov

Postal Mail: Courier:

Ms. Brenda Edwards Ms. Brenda Edwards

U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of E

Building Technologies Program, Mailstop Building Technologie

EE­2J 950 L’Enfant Plaza, S

1000 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 2002

Washington, DC 20585­0121 Telephone: (202) 586­

Comment period closes: March 9, 2009

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