At the Eemods meeting of the Global Motor System Energy Efficiency Forum, Richard DeFay, Sustainable Energy Project Manager at the Copper Development Association, shared findings from a recent study comparing copper rotor motors and permanent magnet motors. The presentation sparked a discussion on the actual efficiency performance of these motor types in real-world applications.
DeFay highlighted that while many in the industry believed permanent magnet motors were more efficient than traditional induction motors, this assumption may not hold true under all conditions. To address this, the Copper Development Association initiated a series of tests to evaluate the real-world efficiency of permanent magnet (PM) motors against copper rotor motors (CRM), using drives provided by PM motor manufacturers. The goal was to assess whether marketing claims about efficiency were accurate.
The first phase of testing involved a 7.5 HP (5.5 kW) copper rotor motor and three different permanent magnet motors from various manufacturers. The trials took place at the Advanced Energy Motor Testing Laboratory in North Carolina and lasted several months. Each test phase used the same frequency converter, allowing for a fair comparison of efficiency across different loads and speeds.
The results showed that at certain operating points—such as 90 Hz for permanent magnet motors and 60 Hz for copper rotor motors—the system efficiency of the copper rotor motor was higher. However, when the frequency increased to 150 Hz for permanent magnet motors and 60 Hz for copper rotor motors, the torque ratio of the copper rotor motor system was higher, though its efficiency began to drop below that of the permanent magnet motor.
In the third stage of testing, when both motors operated at the same frequency, the copper rotor motor demonstrated superior efficiency over the permanent magnet motor.
Mr. DeFay concluded that the findings were intriguing and emphasized the need for further research into motor performance at different horsepower levels. He noted that the opportunity now exists for larger and more comprehensive assessments to better evaluate copper rotor motor technology. Future studies may include motors rated up to 20 HP (14.9 kW).
As shown in these examples, copper rotor asynchronous motors are not only significantly more efficient than aluminum rotor motors but also offer distinct advantages over permanent magnet motors. For instance, permanent magnet motors can suffer from demagnetization in high-temperature or high-vibration environments, and they cannot be easily demagnetized during faults. Additionally, during overspeed conditions, permanent magnets are more susceptible to damage. These limitations make it challenging for permanent magnet motors to meet the reliability and maintenance-free standards required in critical systems. In contrast, copper rotor motors excel in such scenarios. Reliance Electric, a well-known motor manufacturer, has stated that copper rotor motors are the only type that can meet the rigorous demands of military applications.
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