Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements enables IE6 technology to be deployed in hazardous areas.
ABB is set to offer an IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency motor
certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. ABB is the
first manufacturer in the world to offer this motor.
The new IE6 Increased safety motor, based on ABB’s
magnet– and rare earth–free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers
up to 60 per cent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly
used in Zones 1 and 2. This enables operators to realize a major boost in
energy efficiency and avoided carbon emissions in industries where gas, vapour,
or dust might be present, such as chemicals, marine, and oil & gas.
The IE6 SynRM Increased safety motor is certified
for use with variable speed drives (VSDs) to offer accurate control and high
efficiency throughout the whole speed range, even at partial loads. This makes
it the ideal upgrade for standard IE3 induction motors in pumps, fans, and
compressors.
Stefan Floeck, President IEC LV Motors, ABB said, “With
the world’s first IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency SynRM motor for hazardous areas, we now
have the ideal solution for customers who must drive down their operating
expenses while meeting stringent sustainability targets.”
The new IE6 SynRM Increased safety motor covers
ratings from 110 kW, with IE5 versions available for up to 90 kW. As well
as increased reliability and reduced maintenance, SynRM technology
enables a more cost-effective installation.
In Zone 1, cooler running can allow the use of an
Increased safety SynRM motor where a Flameproof motor with a special enclosure
would be the traditional choice. Furthermore, in Zone 2, the improved load-ability
of SynRM motors enables more power from the same size as an
equivalent induction motor. This could enable a smaller, lower-cost motor
to fulfil the same duty.
To learn more about ABB’s IE6 SynRM motors for
hazardous areas, visit this website: https://www.abb.com/global/en/areas/motion/motors-generators/low-voltage-motors/iec-low-voltage-motors/motors-for-explosive-atmospheres