Providing the power and intelligence behind the Turntide Smart Motor System, the Turntide P06 motor controller provides the next-generation architecture for Turntide smart motors running at a wide range of horsepower (5 – 15 HP). With a new and improved design topology, P06 is engineered for stable and continuous performance of Turntide’s optimal efficiency motors, providing reliable operation while drastically …
Providing the power and intelligence behind the Turntide Smart Motor System, the Turntide SL121 motor controller provides the next generation architecture for Turntide smart motors running at lower horsepower ranges (1-3 hp). With a new and improved design topology, SL121 is engineered for stable and continuous performance of Turntide’s optimal efficiency V01 motor, providing reliable operation while drastically reducing energy …
Produced under direction of ComEd by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) under Technical Services Agreement TSA-19-01159 The simulation results predict considerable annual energy savings for all the upgrade scenarios. The following energy-saving ranges were observed: As expected, RTUs with a variable-speed compressor (Case 2 and Case 5) showed superior performance compared to RTUs with single-stage and two-stage compressor. This …
Prepared by:Emerging ProductsCustomer ServiceSouthern California EdisonAugust 2018 This project measured the performance of an emerging technology nominal three-horsepower (3HP) high rotor pole Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) with software-controlled inverter, compared to a baseline nominal 3HP baseline induction motor controlled by a Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD) in laboratory testing, and a nominal 3HP baseline single-speed induction motor for field testing.The difference in …
Reducing energy consumption by 67% and saving $2.3M
The Turntide Smart Motor System, along with each product within Turntide’s HVAC retro昀椀t solution, is designed and tested to meet a wide range of important safety certi昀椀cations and industry standards from UL, CSA and IEC. UL-CSA Standards IEC Overall System Standards Conformance Turntide works with Intertek, which provides third-party validation with testing and certification.An ETL mark can be found on …
The Turntide BACnet Motor Gateway provides a cost-effective solution to interface a Turntide smart motor to a building management system (or BMS) using BACnet protocol. A single BACnet Motor Gateway can seamlessly connect a Turntide motor to any BMS network using BACnet MS/TP or BACnet IP. The device has been pre-configured for Turntide motors to reduce onsite programming. Onboard dip …
Retrofitting your HVAC motors may be a lot less expensive than you think. Turntide’s Smart Motor System™ qualifies for many utility rebates, which can significantly reduce project costs, increasing your profits and helping you see faster ROI. In many cases, rebates and incentives can absorb as much as 50% of project costs and reduce your payback period to an incredible …
With just your smartphone in hand, Turntide Technician provides everything you need to interface with Turntide smart motors when you’re on a rooftop. With powerful features built into the application supported by a friendly user interface, Turntide Technician makes evaluating, commissioning, and installing Turntide Smart Motor System™ energy conservation measure (ECM) projects easy.
Over 35% in energy savings
56% energy savings in shopping centers
Survey Questions to Set Up Your Project for Success For Rooftop Units (RTUs) An important step in rolling out Turntide HVAC retrofits to your customers involves the evaluation and surveying of a customers’ sites and existing HVAC systems. This information enables you to determine the right Turntide solutions to specify for installation. Turntide has embedded site and equipment surveying into …
High-Impact Energy Efficiency Project for Quick and Cost-Effective Results For those with limited budgets and a need for quick and significant results, a high-impact energy efficiency project is recommended. This project focuses on optimizing HVAC systems using Turntide’s Smart Motor System, which eliminates wasted energy and reduces operational costs. The retrofitting process is easy to implement, requires a low initial …
Prepared by:Bolder Energy Engineers1320 Pearl St. Suite# 240Boulder, CO 80302www.bolderee.com Motors that drive supply or return air fans in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC)systems rarely operate at their full-load point and in fact generally operate at under their ratedload. Instantaneous load measurements conducted as part of the Motor Systems Inventory foundthat over 40 percent of motors in use were operating …
TO: Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) Board of DirectorsFROM: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)DATE: April 2023IN2 Company Name: Turntide Technologies (demonstration project) It is possible that Wells Fargo is not using enough supply airflow for cooling. The manufacturer suggests 2,000 cfm for the five ton RTU at the Englewood site.Based on the power consumption witnessed during this field evaluation of …
IN2 Final Report TO: Software Motor Company, Wells Fargo IN2 Board of Directors, Wells Fargo Corporate Properties Group FROM: NREL IN2 Company Name: Software Motor Company Period of Performance: April 20, 2017-October 1, 2018 Date of Publication: November 29, 2018 It is estimated that 38.4% of the total U.S. electrical energy consumption is used to run motors.1 Annually, 45 …
It is estimated that 38.4% of the total U.S. electrical energy consumption is used to run motors. Annually, 45 billion kWh are used by 1-10 horsepower motors, alone. Even a small increase in motor efficiency could greatly reduce energy consumption. Turntide has developed a patented High Rotor-Pole Switched Reluctance Motor (HRSRM) system that can achieve up to 95% peak motor …
Turntide Admin is your all-in-one administrative toolkit accessible anywhere with a web browser. Providing visibility into surveying, commissioning, and installation done within Turntide Technician, Turntide Admin enables you to spend less energy on time-consuming logistics, and more time on scaling your revenue.
$25,000 of energy savings in 5 locations
Learn how retail owners can save money Retail is facing a multitude of challenges that together contribute to shrinking profit margins, industry-wide. Much like how owners of retail assets around the world upgraded their lighting systems to LEDs over the past decade, many are now prioritizing HVAC retrofits. Improving the health and performance of your HVAC equipment can reduce maintenance …
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Turntide Smart Motor System vs VFD Retrofits The Turntide Smart Motor System offers a new approach to HVAC energy conservation that outperforms VFD retrofits. It provides key benefits such as improved efficiency, intelligence and monitoring capabilities, energy savings reporting, and reliability. The motor design of Turntide motors reduces the risk of winding failures found in induction motors. The user experience …
This document provides users with all the most important dimensions, SKU descriptions, and specifications on Turntide products relevant for your HVAC retrofit project. To simplify the ordering process, Turntide bundles motors, motor controllers, and supplemental components into a Bundled Smart Motor System SKU so you can quickly select an option that includes all the necessary components for your job. Note: …
Turntide Technologies: Revolutionizing HVAC Energy Efficiency Turntide Technologies is a company that specializes in providing breakthrough technologies for energy-intensive industries. Their Smart Motor System is a game-changer in HVAC energy efficiency, offering a simple drop-in solution that delivers immediate and long-term savings. With their advanced device physics and intelligent control, Turntide’s Smart Motor System optimizes HVAC energy usage, reducing energy …
Between July 2020 and Feburary 2022, Slipstream conducted a field investigation of switched reluctance motors in a project funded by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) Energy Efficiency Program. For this pilot, the Turntide Smart Motor System technology was used at a commercial office building in Schaumburg, Illinois and two retail stores in Countryside and Norridge, Illinois. Switched-reluctance motors, or SRMs, operate by …
The Turntide Smart Motor System is a high-impact energy conservation measure designed to reduce energy consumption in HVAC systems. By replacing legacy AC induction motors with Turntide motors, the system can achieve an average energy savings of 64% in air handling units (AHUs). The system includes a patented high rotor pole switched reluctance motor, a motor controller for optimized efficiency, …
Turntide Smart Motor System for Energy-Efficient HVAC Designed with a cloud-connected Optimal Efficiency Motor™, the Turntide Smart Motor System™ drastically reduces the energy consumption of RTUs with zero compromises to HVAC run conditions: saving energy, money, and the environment. The Turntide Smart Motor System is a high-impact energy conservation measure designed to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems, specifically Rooftop …
38% RTU energy savings at mall location
Motors saved average of 64% on HVAC energy use
HVAC retrofits increase profitability and beat ESG goals
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5 store rollout reaches payback in just 1.26 years
