Motor-driven equipment represents a significant portion of energy consumption across drilling, pumping, production, and other oilfield and industrial operations. High-efficiency motor technologies, including permanent magnet motor systems, provide opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve operating performance in appropriate applications. Susitna Technology is developing application-based solutions that combine high-efficiency motors, drive systems, controls, application engineering, and equipment integration to deliver measurable operating improvement—reducing energy costs, improving reliability, and lowering lifecycle expenses.
Detailed Description:
Our energy efficiency solutions target applications where motor-driven equipment represents a significant portion of operating cost and energy consumption. These include pumping systems, oilfield equipment, water handling, industrial conveying, and selected rotating equipment across multiple industries. Rather than simply supplying a more efficient motor, we evaluate the complete operating system to identify opportunities for improvement—considering not only the motor itself, but also the driven equipment, operating profile, control strategy, maintenance practices, and lifecycle economics.
Key technology components include:
Industrial Motors — High-efficiency motors designed for continuous operation in demanding industrial and oilfield environments, with performance characteristics matched to specific applications.
Permanent Magnet Motors — Advanced motor technology offering higher efficiency across a broader operating range compared to conventional induction motors, particularly valuable in variable-load applications where energy savings can be substantial.
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) — Drive systems that match motor speed and torque to actual operating requirements, reducing energy consumption during partial-load operation and providing soft-start capabilities that extend equipment life.
Motor Controls — Control systems that manage motor operation, protection, and performance monitoring, ensuring reliable operation and providing data for optimization.
Equipment Modernization & Retrofit — Targeted upgrades to existing equipment, replacing obsolete or inefficient motors, drives, and controls with modern, high-efficiency alternatives. This approach creates value from existing assets while minimizing capital expenditure.
The integration of these components creates operating value through:
Reduced Energy Consumption — High-efficiency motors and VFDs can significantly reduce electrical energy consumption in pumping and rotating equipment applications, directly lowering operating costs.
Improved Reliability — Modern motors and drives incorporate advanced materials and designs that improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Reduced Maintenance — High-efficiency motors typically operate at lower temperatures and with reduced mechanical stress, extending component life and reducing maintenance requirements.
Extended Equipment Life — Modernization of motors, drives, and controls can extend the useful life of existing equipment, deferring major capital expenditures.
Improved Operating Control — Advanced drive and control systems provide precise control over equipment operation, enabling optimization of process performance and energy consumption.
Lower Lifecycle Cost — The combination of reduced energy consumption, improved reliability, reduced maintenance, and extended equipment life results in significantly lower total lifecycle costs compared to operating inefficient legacy equipment.
Our integrated solutions approach follows a structured methodology:
Understand the Application — We begin by understanding the operating requirement, including equipment configuration, operating profile, energy consumption patterns, and performance objectives.
Identify the Opportunity — We evaluate the potential for improvement through motor, drive, and control upgrades, quantifying expected energy savings and reliability improvements.
Select the Technology — We identify the right combination of motors, drives, controls, and engineering resources for the specific application.
Integrate the System — We coordinate equipment selection, engineering, and integration to ensure all components work together as a unified system.
Measure the Value — We evaluate performance after implementation to confirm that expected improvements have been achieved.
The objective is measurable operating improvement—not technology for its own sake. Whether the application is a new installation or an upgrade of existing equipment, our focus remains on creating practical industrial value through improved efficiency and reliability.