This paper is based on an implemented industrial energy efficiency optimisation project. The purpose of this project is to work with the Coleus Packaging Facility’s top Management in strategizing and exploring an approach towards elevating the already initiated steps to implementing an Energy Management System (EnMS) programme in order to Optimize Energy utilisation with an aim of optimising Energy utilization, creating an energy reserve, improve asset Reliability as well as reduce tCO2 footprint without compromising Product quality and Output. The result of which adds to better bottom line and making the world greener and more sustainable. Key activities in this exercise have been: Energy Audit and Analysis, Identify and communicate to Coleus Packaging senior Management on potential cost savings as a result of better energy management practices at the Facility, Provide expert advice on implementation methodology on all my recommendations that will have been approved.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1.1. Headlines of the project benefits at optimization of Energy Efficiency Technologies and improved systems management
- 1.2. Tariffs
- 1.3. Summary of identified Key Energy Saving or Energy Reserve creation
- 1.4. Commentary and recommendation on Systems Energy Efficiency (SEE) optimization methodologies
- 2. INTRODUCTION
- 2.1. Objective of the Survey
- 2.2. Project Inception
- 2.3. Scope of Energy Review
- 2.4. Systems Approach
- 3. Energy Consumption and Costs Analysis
- 3.1. Facility lay-out in simple diagram
- 3.2. Problem Area Details
- 3.3. Detailed analysis on types of Energy Demand, utilization and cost at both holistic and section component level including recorded, collected, captured and quantified data plus commentary on characteristics of energy utilization
- 3.3.1. Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM): Electrical Energy Bills and Interpretation
- 3.3.2. SASOL: Sasol GAS Bills and interpretation
- 3.4. Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality: Water Bills and Property rates commentary
- 4. CHARACTERISTICS OF ENERGY USE AT COLEUS PACKAGING
- 4.1. QUANTIFICATION OF SEUs
- 4.2. ENERGY USE CHARACTERISTICS
- 4.2.1. Cost of Energy
- 4.2.2. Level of emission to the atmosphere of the by-products of using that energy
- 4.3. Analysis of Electrical Energy usage at Coleus Packaing and Impact on the Environment
- 4.3.1. RECOMMENDATION ON PFC EQUIPMENT
- 4.4. Analysis of GAS Energy usage at Coleus Packaing and Impact on the Environment
- 5. KEY ENERGY SAVING OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.1. CONTEXT
- 5.2. Assessed Key Energy Saving Potential Opportunity areas
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This project report aims to optimize energy efficiency and create energy reserves for manufacturing and process activities at Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd. It utilizes modern energy management technologies to analyze energy consumption, identify key saving opportunities, and recommend strategies for improvement. The study is funded by DFID (UK) through NBI-PSEE in South Africa.
- Energy consumption and cost analysis at Coleus Packaging.
- Identification of key energy saving opportunities.
- Analysis of the environmental impact of energy usage.
- Recommendations for improving energy efficiency and creating energy reserves.
- Implementation of modern energy management technologies.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This chapter provides a concise overview of the project, highlighting the benefits of optimizing energy efficiency technologies and improved systems management at Coleus Packaging. It summarizes key energy saving opportunities, tariffs considered, and offers recommendations on Systems Energy Efficiency (SEE) optimization methodologies. The executive summary sets the stage for the detailed analysis presented in subsequent chapters.
2. INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the project's objective, which focuses on surveying Coleus Packaging's energy consumption to identify areas for improvement. It details the project's inception, scope, and the systems approach used for the energy review. This lays the groundwork for the detailed analysis in later chapters by establishing the project's context and methodology.
3. Energy Consumption and Costs Analysis: This chapter presents a detailed analysis of energy consumption and costs at Coleus Packaging. It includes a facility layout diagram, details of problem areas, and a breakdown of energy demand, utilization, and costs at both holistic and component levels. Data from Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) for electrical energy, SASOL for gas, and EMM for water and property rates are analyzed and interpreted to create a comprehensive picture of energy spending.
4. CHARACTERISTICS OF ENERGY USE AT COLEUS PACKAGING: This chapter delves into the specifics of energy use at Coleus Packaging, quantifying significant energy users (SEUs) and analyzing energy use characteristics, including cost and environmental impact. It examines the level of emissions associated with energy use and offers recommendations on power factor correction (PFC) equipment. Both electrical and gas energy usage is assessed in terms of environmental impact.
5. KEY ENERGY SAVING OPPORTUNITIES: This chapter identifies and details key areas where energy savings can be achieved at Coleus Packaging. It provides context for the assessment of these opportunities, outlining potential areas for energy efficiency improvement and setting the stage for concrete recommendations in later sections (not included in this preview).
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Energy efficiency, energy management, energy consumption analysis, cost optimization, environmental impact, Coleus Packaging, energy saving opportunities, modern energy management technologies, Systems Energy Efficiency (SEE), power factor correction (PFC), Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM), SASOL.
Coleus Packaging Energy Efficiency Project Report: Frequently Asked Questions
What is this report about?
This report details a project aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and creating energy reserves at Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd. The project, funded by DFID (UK) through NBI-PSEE in South Africa, utilizes modern energy management technologies to analyze energy consumption, identify key saving opportunities, and recommend strategies for improvement.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The primary objectives include analyzing energy consumption and costs at Coleus Packaging, identifying key energy saving opportunities, assessing the environmental impact of energy usage, recommending improvements for energy efficiency and reserve creation, and implementing modern energy management technologies.
What topics are covered in the report?
The report covers an executive summary, introduction, detailed energy consumption and cost analysis (including data from Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and SASOL), an analysis of energy use characteristics at Coleus Packaging (including environmental impact and power factor correction recommendations), and an identification of key energy saving opportunities.
What kind of data is analyzed in the report?
The report analyzes data from various sources, including electrical energy bills from Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM), gas bills from SASOL, and water and property rates from EMM. This data is used to create a holistic understanding of Coleus Packaging's energy consumption and costs.
What methodologies were used in this project?
The report employs a systems approach to energy review, utilizing modern energy management technologies for the analysis. Detailed analysis is conducted at both a holistic and component level, quantifying significant energy users (SEUs) and exploring energy use characteristics including costs and environmental impact.
What are the key findings or recommendations (as previewed)?
The preview highlights key energy saving opportunities and offers recommendations on Systems Energy Efficiency (SEE) optimization methodologies and power factor correction (PFC) equipment. Specific recommendations for implementation are likely detailed in the full report (not included in this preview).
What is the significance of the environmental impact analysis?
The report assesses the environmental impact of Coleus Packaging's energy usage, analyzing the level of emissions associated with different energy sources. This is crucial for understanding the sustainability implications of the company's operations and for developing environmentally responsible improvement strategies.
Who are the key stakeholders involved?
Key stakeholders include Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd., DFID (UK), NBI-PSEE, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM), and SASOL.
What are the keywords associated with this report?
Keywords include energy efficiency, energy management, energy consumption analysis, cost optimization, environmental impact, Coleus Packaging, energy saving opportunities, modern energy management technologies, Systems Energy Efficiency (SEE), power factor correction (PFC), Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM), and SASOL.
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- MSc, IEng Gracious Banda (Author), 2015, Optimization of Systems Energy Efficiency and Creation of Energy Reserve for Manufacturing and Process activities at Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd using Modern Energy Management Technologies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/412011
