Lucas TVS Limited, India

A Case Study : Epoch HVLS 24-ft Fan By Falco eMotors Inc.
Report No. 032720-02

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Key Facts

Benefits

Direct Drive PMSM Motor
Lowest Weight
Active Power Factor Corrected

Industry

Industrial

Location

India

Product

Epoch 24-ft 3-Blades 63 RPM HVLS Fan with Epoch 2.0 Motor and Controller - 90 Nm / 0.8 kW / 1.1 hp

Problem

Lucas TVS Limited’s production division is in Padi, Chennai, a naturally hot area.
Continuous machinery operation increases heat, causing discomfort, fatigue, and loss of concentration among workers.
Management needed HVLS fans to solve air blockage and improve worker comfort.

Solution

Installed 4 × Epoch 2.0, 24-ft (3-blades) fans with:

Motor: Epoch 2.0
Coverage Area: 17,000 Sq. Ft. (1,578 Sq. m)
Speed: 52 RPM
Peak Power: 1.1 kW / 1.5 hp

Fans operate quietly, efficiently, and are virtually maintenance-free.

Site Survey

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

Total Area: 200 Ft × 40 Ft = 8,000 Sq.Ft.
Floor to Ceiling Distance: 15–20 Ft
Selected fan size: 24-ft

Test Reports

Power Consumption Report

Power drawn at 20, 30, 40, and 52 RPM: 290, 390, 500, 648 W. Active power factor correction ensures real and apparent power are almost the same.

Input Current Report

Input current at 20, 30, 40, 52 RPM: 1.54, 1.9, 2.8, 3.12 A. Voltage varied from 230–240V.

Air Flow Report

Airflow measured from center of fan up to 27-ft: 161, 287, 383, 393, 444, 417, 482, 503, 594, 482 ft/min at 3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30-ft respectively.