News DeskDubai, UAE – ABB, a global technology leader, has unveiled the groundbreaking IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor, expanding its award-winning synchronous reluctance motor series. This innovative motor offers a remarkable 40 percent reduction in energy losses compared to the commonly used IE3 motors, making it an energy-efficient solution for hazardous area industries.
Designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor ensures precise control and high efficiency across a wide range of variable-speed industrial applications. It is an ideal choice for upgrading standard induction motors in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, wood processing, and flour milling, where explosive gases, vapors, or dust may be present.
One of the key advantages of these motors is their lower operating temperatures, reducing bearing temperatures by up to 15°C and winding temperatures by up to 30°C. This enhanced cooling not only improves reliability but also extends the motor’s lifespan and reduces maintenance requirements.
The IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors combine the performance benefits of permanent magnet technology with the simplicity and serviceability of an induction platform. Moreover, these motors are environmentally friendly, as they do not contain magnets or rare earth metals.
Available in output power ranging from 5.5 kW to 315 kW in frame sizes IEC 132-315, these motors offer a cost-effective solution for hazardous area industries. ABB will showcase this innovation at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) from Oct 2 to 5, providing customers with the opportunity to explore the transformative potential of IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors. According to Stefan Floeck, Division President IEC Low Voltage Motors at ABB, this technology empowers industries to enhance energy efficiency while optimizing operational costs, aligning with their net-zero objectives.
