Electric motors: state of flux?
Motor innovations are an overlooked enabler for the electrification of transport. This 15-page note explores whether axial flux motors could come to dominate in the future. They promise 2-3x higher…
LNG plant compression: gas drives vs electric motors?
This data-file compares the costs of refrigerant compression systems at LNG plants, across gas turbines, electric motors powered by CCGTs, or electric motors powered by renewable electricity. eLNG costs are…
Axial flux motors: leading companies and products?
…activity has been rising at a CAGR of 16% over the past decade, including traditional cap goods, autos and motors companies, plus pure-plays in axial flux motors (see diagram above)….
Energy efficiency of motors and power generators?
This data-file estimates the efficiency of electric motors and power generators, using specific examples and data-points. $199.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart This matters as there are around 50bn motors in…
Electric vehicles: motors and magnets?
…permanent magnet motor for the rear wheels, and induction machines on the front wheels. The induction motors are often idled for efficiency reasons, and only used when extra front-wheel power…
Electric motors: variable star?
Variable frequency drives precisely control motors. Amazingly they could reduce global electricity demand by c10%. We expect a sharp acceleration due to sustained energy shortages, increasingly renewable-heavy grids and excellent…
Power grids: opportunities in the energy transition?
…opportunity. There are 50bn electric motors in the world, consuming half of all global electricity. But most motors are inefficient, rotating at fixed speeds determined by the frequency of the…
Established technologies: hiding in plain sight?
…Electric motors. Almost 50% of all global electricity is consumed by 50bn AC induction motors. But most are over-sized. Their power consumption is determined by their nameplate capacity and the…
LNG plant compressors: chilling goes electric?
Electric motors were selected, in lieu of industry-standard gas turbines, to power the main refrigeration compressors at three of the four new LNG projects that took FID in 2024. Hence…
Vehicles: energy transition conclusions?
…game changer for light-vehicles, with 3-5x greater fuel economy than combustion vehicles (database here), due to inexorable thermodynamic differences between electric motors and heat engines (overview note here). (2) Electric…