Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Energy Analysis 1
Introduction 1
Utility Bill Analysis 2
Chapter 2 Energy Conservation Opportunities 23
Energy Conservation Opportunities in Industrial Ventilation Systems 24
Heat Recovery Opportunities in Manufacturing Systems 36
Process Heat Recovery System 40
Energy Optimization in Chilled Water Systems 44
Cost-Reduction Strategy 45
Energy Optimization in an Industrial Cooling Water System 50
Energy Optimization in Industrial Refrigeration System 55
Chapter 3 Lean Manufacturing Principles and Their Impact on Process Energy Efficiency 77
Introduction 77
Lean Manufacturing Basics 78
More on Andon 93
Andon Equipment and Vendors 104
Summary and Conclusions 128
Glossary 130
Chapter 4 Operational Savings 139
Energy Traffic Light Program 140
Common Operational Measures 141
Verification of Operational Savings 151
Chapter 5 Selling Energy Projects 155
Using the Correct Matrix 157
Case Studies Illustrate Opportunities for Multiple Utility Savings 162
Chapter 6 Measurement and Verification of Industrial Energy Conservation Projects 169
Introduction 169
Case Studies 169
Chapter 7 Project Pitfalls 191
Energy Management and Energy Efficiency Projects 191
Project Pitfalls 191
Post-project Operating Strategy 197
Implementation Sequence on An Optimization Project 198
M&V 200
Chapter 8 Energy Management Best Practices 205
The Energy Management Continuum 205
Necessary Elements for the Success of a Sustainable Energy Program 206
Some of the Key Initiatives to Address Barriers 210
Energy Management Review Contours 224
Improving or Implementing an Energy Management Program 228
Chapter 9 Application of Energy Monitoring and Targeting for Industrial Plants 229
Components of an Energy Management Information System 229
CUSUM Analysis 230
RETScreen Expert 233
Monitoring and Targeting 264
Case Studies on Developing an M&T System for Small and Mid-sized Facilities 267
Chapter 10 Energy Management Innovation Time-shared Energy Manager 275
Introduction 275
Barriers to Implementing An Energy Management Program in SME 275
The role of the energy manager 276
Case Study of the Time-shared Energy Manager 278
Index 289
