Browsing Engineering by Subject "Energy savings"
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Challenges faced during implementation of a compressed air energy savings project on a gold mine
(2014)Demand side management (DSM) initiatives have been introduced by Eskom to reduce the deficit between the electricity generation capacity and the electricity usage within the country. DSM projects enable Eskom to reduce ... -
Compressed air energy savings on an iron production plant
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In the past several decades, energy efficiency has become increasingly important. A large driver behind this is reducing greenhouse gases that are caused by the combustion of fossil fuels. Most electricity generated in ... -
Energy efficiency opportunities in mine compressed air systems
(North-West University, 2009)Demand Side Management (DSM) is one of the most viable and sustainable short term methods to address the shortfall in electricity generation in South Africa. This is because DSM projects can be implemented relatively ... -
Evaluation of whole-building energy baseline models for measurement & verification of commercial buildings
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This dissertation documents the research, development and application of whole-building energy baseline models for the determination of energy savings in commercial- and hospital buildings through the process of measurement ... -
Improving DSM project implementation and sustainability through ISO standards
(2014)South African industries are challenged with above inflation electricity tariffs which may affect their competitiveness within their relative markets. In order to successfully manage these rising electricity costs and ... -
Integrating various energy saving initiatives on compressed air systems of typical South African gold mines
(North-West University, 2011)Electrical energy is commonly used in households and in industry - demand continues to rise due to economic and population growth. This requires that energy suppliers must increase their supply capacity. The result is that ... -
Target profiles for critical parameters in compressed air systems to reduce missed energy savings opportunities
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)The reducing profit margins of South African mines pose a financial and economic risk for South Africa. The decrease in gold production and the increase in operational costs are contributing factors to the reduction of ...