BOGE Stays Ahead of the Game

As of October 1 2018, the National Environment Agency (NEA) will implement new requirements aimed at improving the energy efficiency of electric motors and industrial facilities in Singapore. These requirements, part of the enhancements to the Energy Conservation Act (ECA), reinforce Singapore’s commitment to reduce emissions by 36 percent by 2030, under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

According to energy use reports, electric motors accounted for about 80 percent of ECA-regulated companies' electricity consumption in 2015. These motors are mostly found in industrial appliances. The International Electrotechnical Commission categorizes motors into four energy efficiency classes, namely Standard (IE1), High (IE2), Premium (IE3) and Super Premium (IE4). To align with international standards, the minimum energy performance standards for motors in Singapore will be set at the premium level. 

“With the phasing out of inefficient motors, companies will be able to reduce their carbon footprint, and at the same time, enjoy cost savings from lower electricity consumption,” says Nalin Amunugama, General Manager, BOGE Asia Pacific.

Efficient electric motors are an essential part of an energy-efficient compressed air operation. About 90 percent of the total cost of an electric motor over its lifetime lies in its power consumption. Low-quality components lead to wasteful energy consumption, reduced service life and frequent maintenance intervals.

BOGE is way ahead of the game, having launched its highly efficient effilence airend and BOGE S-Series (rated the highest in terms of efficiency in the IE3 and IE4 classes) in 2012.

The airend ensures a smooth operation with an optimal design of power ranges, low power losses and high volume efficiency. Specially designed by BOGE engineers, the 5:6 screw profile of the rotors leads to a lower pressure differential between the chambers – this results in lower energy losses due to splashing, quieter noise levels and extended machine lifecycles.

The BOGE S-Series carries both the Premium Efficiency IE3 and Super Premium IE4 class motors, equipped with the latest generation focus control management system, and an optional fan with a frequency converter. These high-quality components in BOGE’s S-Series allow for energy savings of up to 35 percent in the overall system.

“Purchasing high-quality compressed air products with the highest efficiency values possible pays dividends over the long term. BOGE’s effilence airend, IE3 and IE4 motors, no doubt, offer a quick return on compressed air investment through energy efficiency,” Mr Amunugama says.

For more information on BOGE’s air compressor systems and energy efficiency solutions, email singapore@boge.com or visit internal:/en-sg/efficiency.