Browsing by Subject "Cost reduction"
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Cost savings on mine dewatering pumps by reducing preparation- and comeback loads
(IEEE, 2014)With the introduction of a time-of-use (TOU) tariff structure by Eskom, the implementation of projects that shift load from peak TOU times to times of the day when electrical energy is less expensive has increased. To ... -
Data logger and companion application for time-of-use electricity
(IEEE, 2018)Electricity generation is becoming more expensive, hence Time-of-Use (ToU) electricity tariff structures, such as Eskom Megaflex are implemented. The companion application is an integrated solution designed for use with ... -
Developing a by-product gas controller to improve on-site electricity generation for iron and steel manufacturing
(North-West University, 2018)High production costs and low demands have placed the South African iron and steel manufacturing industry under severe pressure. The steel manufacturing industry is therefore forced to streamline internal structures and ... -
Evaluating the application of strategic cost management in the South African automotive industry: a case study
(North-West University, 2018)In the ongoing drive to maximising value for shareholders through revenue enhancement and cost rationalisation, organisations tend to pursue cost cutting as a mechanism to realise instant cost savings and the resultant ... -
Holistic analysis of the effect on electricity cost in South Africa’s platinum mines when varying shift schedules according to time-of-use tariffs
(UCT, 2019)In the past the cost of electricity was not a significant concern and was not common practice for mining companies to consider peak time-of-use (TOU) tariffs for their shift schedules. It has become more prevalent, as TOU ...