The Turntide Smart Motor SystemTM provides an optimal efficiency switched reluctance motor retrofitted into existing HVAC equipment, such as constant volume rooftop units (RTUs) and air handling units (AHUs). The Turntide motor is also connected to the cloud; with motor runtime data available remotely to the end user, the Turntide motor enables preventative maintenance with built-in fault detection.

Turntide’s switched reluctance motor has saved customers an average of 64% on HVAC energy use. It plugs into existing HVAC equipment with ease, with a motor swap and connecting edge devices onto the HVAC system. A Turntide Smart Motor System retrofit has been proven to provide up to 13% more energy savings compared to a VFD retrofit, with results proven from a 3rd party NREL study (which can be found at https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/75551.pdf) .

Turntide or a Turntide partner will work closely with you to determine the optimal project pricing and evaluate project ROI based on energy savings, utility rebates, and other factors.

The Turntide Smart Motor System is often evaluated against competing energy conservation measures (ECMs). It offers better energy savings compared to other ECMs used in HVAC systems:

Induction Motors (“Do Nothing”): Seen in most existing RTUs and AHUs as the default option, where the RTU or AHU is running without modifications. Compared to this default option, a Turntide motor retrofit will save an average of 55-65% in energy savings (up to 57% according to a Southern California Edison report).

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Many customers will also evaluate adding a VFD to the induction motor to drive energy savings through speed modulation. A Turntide motor retrofit replaces the induction motor with Turntide’s optimal efficiency switched reluctance motor, all while providing the same speed modulation to drive more energy savings. Turntide saves up to 13% more energy compared to VFD retrofits, validated by 3rd party reports. In addition to energy savings, a Turntide Smart Motor System retrofit also comes with cloud-based controls, and a better user experience for a facilities manager to control their HVAC equipment. Learn more: https://turntide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Turntide-Smart-Motor-System-Retrofit-vs.-VFD-Retrofit.pdf

Permanent Magnet Motors (PMMs) or Electronically Commutated Motors: Some customers may also evaluate other high-efficiency motor technologies that leverage permanent magnet motors. While these motors offer efficiency levels competitive to Turntide motors, they use rare earth metals, which are tightly controlled with a supply chain monopoly from China. As a result, they are more expensive in price, and more susceptible to supply chain issues with lengthy lead times. Turntide motors are free of rare earth metals, and best of all, ready to ship today. Learn more: https://turntide.com/rare-earth-minerals-are-undermining-your-sustainability-efforts/.

Buildings are very energy-intensive, accounting for 76% of all electricity consumed in the US. Critical commercial HVAC systems found in these buildings make up 35% of energy costs.

As energy costs continue to rise and fluctuate, customers need solutions to help them conserve energy use, to reduce operating costs and improve business profitability.

The Turntide Smart Motor SystemTM is designed for built environments such as buildings and is intended to be a simple drop-in replacement to existing motors used in HVAC systems such as rooftop units (RTUs) and air handling units (AHUs).

Turntide smart motors provide superior energy savings as an energy conservation measure (ECM), while offering connectivity to enable proactive maintenance of HVAC systems.