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By combining the resources of Advanced Energy (AE) and the Washington State University (WSU) Cooperative Energy Program the Motor Resource Center (MRC) is the independent leader for all that is technical related to motors and motor driven systems. The library of publications from the WSU Energy Program and the nationally accredited lab at AE establishes an industrial resource that is unmatched. Below is a list of some of the major benefits each organization brings to the partnership.
Advanced Energy
- Houses the only independent NVLAP-accredited motor performance-testing laboratory in the nation, and one of only three in the world
- Proven track record in motor training and education experience
- Participant in the development of EPACT and EASA standards
- Owns the most extensive database for measuring how motors perform compared to nameplate efficiency
- Expertise in creating and delivering fact sheets, bulletins and case studies
- High-impact overall program in energy efficiency
- Invented the Horsepower Bulletin, the repair / replace guide
- Ability to conduct scientifically valid and repeatable research
- Extensive relations with motor manufacturers
- Experience working with motor service centers, including creating a repair quality verification program
- Sponsor of Motor Decisions Matter, active on two committees
Washington State University Energy Program
- Nationally recognized motors expertise, including membership on the National Motors and Drives Steering Committee
- Created MotorMaster+ software that ranks all motors sold in the U.S. by size and energy efficiency; with payback analysis, motor inventory management, and maintenance tracking
- Experience with motor-driven equipment including drives, couplings, fans, pumps, and compressors
- Proven track record in motor training
- Expertise in creating and delivering motor system fact sheets, case studies and manuals
- Solid fund-seeking and development experience
- Operated the Motor Challenge Clearinghouse and its successor -- the OIT Clearinghouse -- for eight years, for the U.S. Department of Energy
- Expertise in rewind and repair issues
- High-impact overall program in energy efficiency
- Extensive library resources and research capabilities
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