Eaton Power Quality, India

Eaton Power Quality, India
Eaton Power Quality, India
A Case Study : Epoch 2.0 HVLS 12-ft Fan By Falco eMotors Inc.
Report No. 033120-01
180%
Saving on Electricity
2 X
Get 2 x Airflow
<35 dBA
Lowest sound in the World
Key Facts

Benefits

  • Direct Drive PMSM Motor
  • Lowest Weight
  • Active Power Factor Corrected

Industry

  • Industrial

Location

  • India

Product

  • Epoch 12-ft 5-Blades 130 RPM HVLS Fan with Epoch 2.0 Motor and Controller - 90Nm/1.1kW/1.5 hp

Problem

  1. Eaton Power Quality, Pondicherry, produces UPS, power suppression & management products.
  2. In summer, high temperatures cause discomfort for employees and overheating of machines.
  3. Lack of proper ventilation resulted in insufficient air movement.
  4. Management decided to install HVLS fans to improve air circulation and worker comfort.

Solution

  • Installed 14 × Epoch 2.0, 12-ft fans with:
    • Motor: Epoch 2.0
    • Coverage Area: 7,000 Sq. Ft. (650 Sq. m)
    • Speed: 130 RPM
    • Peak Power: 1.1 kW / 1.5 hp
  • Fans provide excellent airflow efficiency, comfort, and low maintenance.

Site Survey

A site survey is mandatory before any HVLS fan recommendation. The survey revealed the following dimensions:

  • Total Area: 90 Ft × 62 Ft = 5,580 Sq. Ft.
  • Floor to Ceiling Distance: 14–16 Ft
  • Selected fan size: 12-ft
Site Survey Site Measurements

Test Reports

Power Consumption Report

Power drawn at 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 RPM: 400, 500, 690, 810, 990 W. Active power factor correction ensures real and apparent power are almost identical.

Power Consumption Chart

Input Current Report

Input current at 90, 100, 110, 120, 130 RPM: 1.6, 2.2, 3, 3.8, 4.3 A. Voltage varied from 230–240V.

Input Current Chart

Air Flow Report

Airflow measured from center of fan up to 24-ft: 190, 330, 460, 433, 410, 354, 310, 290 ft/min at 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-ft respectively.

Air Flow Chart

Finished Installation

These are the pictures of the finished installation.

Installation 1 Installation 2