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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Energy audits"”.
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Electrical Demand Analysis Software Tool Suite and Automatic Report Generation for Energy Audits
… Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) defines an energy audit through a multi-tiered stratagem characterized by the level of in-depth analysis. The Level 1, or walkthrough survey is highlighted by low to no cost energy efficiency evaluations and a list of improvement measures that warrant further …
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The development and adaptation of the computer aided environment to facilitate industrial energy audits
Industrial Energy Audits became more significant in the last several decades in response to increasing rates of energy cost and sustainable awareness. The Industrial Assessment Center supported by the U.S. Department of Energy is an organization that helps participating industrial facilities to …
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Data mining OIPEA database for waste and productivity enhancements in manufacturing units
… and more than 42 percent of total manufacturing energy consumption.;In 1976 the federal government started funding industrial energy audits for small and medium sized manufacturing firms under the auspices of the Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) that are spread throughout the U.S. The data …
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Participation in a household energy audit and retrofit subsidy program
The growing demand for residential energy has led to the implementation of numerous programs aimed at increasing energy efficiency in existing homes. These programs are designed to lower the demand strain placed on utility systems, save households money on their monthly bills, and reduce related …
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A Data Driven Approach to Uncovering Energy Consumption Reduction Opportunities Within Industrial Operations
… are compelling industrial companies to reduce energy consumption without affecting output. Although various tools to identify energy reduction opportunities exist, they often fall short, being overly theoretical, too generic, or primarily focused on capital-intensive initiatives. Consequently, …
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A transient fluid and thermodynamic model of a compressed air system
Air compressors are significant energy users in nearly every industrial facility. Air compressors have become a primary focus of industrial energy audits because they are vital for production processes but are very energy inefficient machines. Industrial energy auditors often perform a detailed …
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Exploring the business case for LEED EBOM certification of a "Mixed Use" facility
Many buildings are highly inefficient in terms of energy and water use and lack features important to a productive and healthy work environment. While many companies have established sustainability goals to ensure new buildings conform to "green standards," these same companies fail to realize the …
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Solar Process Heat in the Food Industry – Methodological Analysis and Design of a Sustainable Process Heat Supply System in a Brewery and a Dairy
… food industry is a large consumer of industrial energy. A very large portion of this energy is needed in the form of thermal energy at medium to low temperatures. Fossil fuels remain the dominant sources of this energy. This combination provides various possibilities to reduce energy consumption …
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(De)constructing and transforming workplace practices: Feedback as an intervention
… equipment. It examines the potential of reducing energy usage in the workplace through a case study on the understanding of and interventions in practices using consumption feedback. A framework based on social practice theory is applied where daily practices are configured by routines, …
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An empirical investigation of a social accounting issue: a study of the association between energy usage and business risk
… to show that an association exists between the energy usage of manufacturing industries and companies and their risk. This possibility was considered important because of the attention that has been focused on energy problems since the OPEC oil embargo and the interest of investors in the risk …
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Demand side management (DSM) for efficient use of energy in the residential sector in Kuwait: analysis of options and priorities.
… needs to take action to meet the increased energy demand. A particular challenge is peak summer demand when extreme heat increases air conditioning loads. Peak demand reached 8900 MW in 2006, with a growth fast at an average rate 5.6% during the last decade. The generated energy reached …
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Development of a methodology and modelling toolkit to aid carbon neutrality planning in industrial manufacturing
… measures in the order of demand reduction; energy efficiency; electrification through heat pumps for hot water loads and electric boilers for steam loads; adoption of renewable electricity; and carbon offsetting of remaining emissions. This modelling tool is intended as a decision support …
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Indicators for Minimizing Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions at Wastewater Treatment Facilities
… around the world use significant amount of energy which contributes to large quantities of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the U.S.EPA, nearly 3% of the USA's energy is used to treat wastewater. This consumption is increasing at faster rates with increase in population and …