Energy Audit
Sustainable use of energy-
A case study on Energy Audit for Centre for Environmental Studies,
Anna University
(V. Vandhana Devi*)
Abstract Climate Change & Global warming, ever increasing energy prices, acute energy shortage, forever widening and supply gap, hence energy efficiency and conservation measures have gained importance in the recent years. This paper involved an energy auditing with a view to enhance the existing energy efficiency level in the Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University. Energy auditing is a systematic study of existing energy consumption pattern.
During the energy audit, a complete survey of power consumption in the Centre was carried out. Audit was conducted for lighting, fans, computers, Air conditioners and the laboratory equipment and their power consumption pattern was determined. The present energy consumption pattern of CES was identified and suitable energy conservation measures were suggested for minimising the power consumption in the centre.
By implementing all the measures suggested, it is possible to mitigate about 33, 573 kg of carbon di oxide emissions, annually in the region. Energy conserved is energy produced. This audit not only conserves energy but also produces energy.
*Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), Department of Civil Engineering, B.S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai - 600048
Sustainable use of energy-
A case study on Energy Audit for Centre for Environmental Studies,
Anna University
(V. Vandhana Devi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg. B.S. Abdur Rahman University)
1. Introduction Energy is defined as the capacity to do work, motion, force, change in shape or form, to transfer heat. Energy audit is a technical analysis for identifying and quantifying energy utilization patterns. 2. Need for the present study A survey of literature indicated that energy audit has been conducted for a variety of industries such as sugar, cement, leather,
A case study on Energy Audit for Centre for Environmental Studies,
Anna University
(V. Vandhana Devi*)
Abstract Climate Change & Global warming, ever increasing energy prices, acute energy shortage, forever widening and supply gap, hence energy efficiency and conservation measures have gained importance in the recent years. This paper involved an energy auditing with a view to enhance the existing energy efficiency level in the Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University. Energy auditing is a systematic study of existing energy consumption pattern.
During the energy audit, a complete survey of power consumption in the Centre was carried out. Audit was conducted for lighting, fans, computers, Air conditioners and the laboratory equipment and their power consumption pattern was determined. The present energy consumption pattern of CES was identified and suitable energy conservation measures were suggested for minimising the power consumption in the centre.
By implementing all the measures suggested, it is possible to mitigate about 33, 573 kg of carbon di oxide emissions, annually in the region. Energy conserved is energy produced. This audit not only conserves energy but also produces energy.
*Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), Department of Civil Engineering, B.S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai - 600048
Sustainable use of energy-
A case study on Energy Audit for Centre for Environmental Studies,
Anna University
(V. Vandhana Devi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg. B.S. Abdur Rahman University)
1. Introduction Energy is defined as the capacity to do work, motion, force, change in shape or form, to transfer heat. Energy audit is a technical analysis for identifying and quantifying energy utilization patterns. 2. Need for the present study A survey of literature indicated that energy audit has been conducted for a variety of industries such as sugar, cement, leather,
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