GREEN REVOLUTION IN INDUSTRY: THE SANJIVANI SUGAR FACTORY'S APPROACH TO MITIGATING GLOBAL WARMING THROUGH ENERGY OPTIMIZATION

Abstract

India's growing demand for electricity presents an acute problem for its power sector. Employing energy-efficient devices, including electric motors, could be a better alternative for meeting part of this demand. This paper examines the use of energy-efficient motors instead of standard induction motors in the agricultural and industrial sectors, which may result in substantial savings in electrical energy. The study analyzes the use of additional energy in different norms in a cycle plant and the utilization of energy-efficient motors over standard induction motors, considering factors such as motor input power, energy consumed, apparent power, power factor, and efficiency. The paper presents a comparison of motor running costs via life cycle analysis, demonstrating the importance of efficiency in achieving significant cost savings. The design of an energy-efficient motor and factors that impact its efficiency, such as harmonics, load variation, and environmental conditions, are discussed. Finally, the paper calculates the payback period for using energy-efficient motors at the Sanjivani sugar factory and concludes that replacing conventional motors with energy-efficient motors can lead to substantial energy savings and cost reductions