ABB pioneers magnetless motors to achieve expected IE6 ultra-high energy efficiency

ABB pioneers magnetless motors to achieve expected IE6 ultra-high energy efficiency – For the first time, the well-proven Synchronous Reluctance Motor (SynRM) technology achieves the ultra-high energy efficiency of IE6 in a magnetless design – a level of energy efficiency that ABB defines as a 20% reduction in efficiency losses compared to a comparable IE5 motor. 20% reduction in efficiency losses compared to a comparable IE5 motor. – The magnetless synchronous reluctance motor is part of a broad technology portfolio that includes permanent magnet (PM) motors and magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance (PMaSynRM) motors to meet a wide range of application requirements, and ABB is the first manufacturer to offer a magnetless synchronous reluctance motor with the expected IE6 efficiency level, marking a
breakthrough for the company since the introduction of its pioneering synchronous reluctance motor in 2011, the first of its kind in the world. This marks ABB’s latest achievement since the introduction of its pioneering synchronous reluctance motor technology in 2011. In the future, these motors will attract even more forward-thinking customers who will ensure the future suitability of their equipment by adopting the most energy-efficient motors on the market – early adopters of IE6 ultra-high-efficiency motors will not only see significant reductions in their energy costs and productivity, but will also help their organizations to reach their sustainability goals ahead of schedule.

“Motor-driven systems in industrial facilities are a major source of electricity consumption, so maximizing motor efficiency holds great energy-saving potential to help meet climate change goals through emissions reductions. Our new non-magnetic synchronous reluctance motors achieve the desired IE6 energy efficiency level and will take energy savings to a whole new level.” Stefan Floeck, president of IEC Low Voltage Motors, ABB’s Global Motion Control Division, said, “The non-magnetic synchronous reluctance motor is a testament to the commitment to innovation that is in our DNA. The IE6 non-magnetic synchronous reluctance motor has the same dimensions as an equivalent IE3 induction motor, making it an easy and straightforward replacement for conventional motors, which helps our customers to upgrade to modern, efficient products and thereby reduce emissions. IE6 non-magnetic synchronous reluctance motors are the same size as equivalent IE3 induction motors, making them an easy and straightforward replacement for conventional motors, which helps our customers to ensure the future sustainability of their operations by upgrading to modern, efficient products in a world of volatile energy costs.” ABB’s current range of widely used synchronous reluctance motors has become the benchmark for non-magnetic designs, with efficiencies increasing from IE4 through to the IE5 version, which will be launched in 2019, with IE6 considered to be the next stage in demonstrating the capabilities and benefits of synchronous reluctance motor technology. Although no official industry standard has yet been established, ABB has so far extended this determination to IE6 synchronous reluctance motors, based on the previous criterion that each higher IE efficiency has a 20 percent lower energy loss compared to the previous class. Synchronous reluctance motors combine the high performance of permanent magnet motors with the simplicity and ease of maintenance of induction motors to achieve high energy efficiency and ensure a short payback period. The rotor eliminates the need for magnets and windings and has virtually no power loss, making them extremely practical not only because they avoid the use of rare earth metals, but also because they have a wide range of inverters to provide the required control.

ABB Synchronous Reluctance Motors are part of ABB’s EcoSolutions™ portfolio, where we provide supporting information on the cyclic value and environmental impact of each product to help customers and partners make more sustainable, informed and reliable decisions. Products within the portfolio meet a range of key performance indicators defined in ABB’s Circular Framework and are accompanied by an external, third-party verified environmental product declaration (ISO 14025 Type III). Non-magnetic synchronous reluctance motors are part of ABB’s premium portfolio of high-performance motors, bringing together more than 140 years of domain expertise from the ABB team to ensure the highest level of reliability, reflecting ABB’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development. ABB is also committed to mastering all motor technologies, recognizing that no single technology can satisfy all customer needs. In addition to synchronous reluctance motors, ABB is also able to achieve the expected levels of IE6 energy efficiency in the future through permanent magnet and magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance technologies, based on a comprehensive range of ultra-high efficiency technology modules, providing reliable solutions to meet the needs of each market segment and specific application.