Browsing Engineering by Subject "Measurement and verification"
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Assessment of the National Energy Efficiency Motor Programme
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)South Africa is currently facing an electricity demand challenge. In response to these challenges, Eskom as the power utility has formed a division to manage the short-term electricity supply and demand challenge. The ... -
The development of a methodology to measure & verify the impact of a national solar water heating program
(North-West University, 2010)The School for Mechanical Engineering at the North-West University is home to one of South Africa's most established Measurement & Verification (M&V) teams. The team is involved with South Africa's electricity utility, ... -
The development, implementation and performance evaluation of an innovative residential load management system
(North-West University, 2009)The power utility of South Africa, Eskom, expected a supply shortfall of approximately 400MW between February and August 2006 in the Western Cape. The peak of the crisis was in mid-winter (June to August). This shortfall ... -
A DSM approach for water usage and electricity costs on water distribution networks
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Throughout the world – and particularly in South Africa – there is a need to use water more efficiently. Water demand increases, water pollution and climate change are placing our limited water resources under tremendous ... -
An improved baseline model for a mine surface cooling plant DSM project
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Several challenges exist for the successful implementation of energy cost reduction projects on industrial systems. Due to the potential large financial impact of these projects, the process of determining and reporting ... -
An integrated methodology to measure and verify energy conservation under incentive-based irrigation pumping programmes
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)Water scarcity and droughts have become a looming threat in many counties worldwide. In South Africa, a water crisis is upon the country and estimations show a supply shortfall of 17% by 2030. When considering water ...