Browsing by Subject "Demand side management"
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The adaptive predictive control of an energy efficient central water heating system applied in the South African commercial sector
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Since the introduction of load shedding in the latter part of 2007, Eskom, the electrical utility of South Africa, have been forced to implement energy efficient and energy management measures to ensure the stability of ... -
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 ... -
Business case for industrial DSM maintenance
(IEEE, 2014)The performance of industrial DSM projects often deteriorates without proper maintenance. Underperforming DSM projects waste money and increase the demand for electricity from Eskom. A solution to this problem is dedicated ... -
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 ... -
Combined electricity and water supply strategy for the department of water affairs
(IEEE, 2014)In the recent years various Demand Side Management (DSM) projects were successfully completed on Department of Water Affairs (DWA) pump schemes. Each pump scheme consists of a number of pump stations which transfer water ... -
Cost savings on mine dewatering pumps by reducing preparation– and comeback loads
(2014)Using chilled water within South African gold mines is paramount to the purpose of extracting gold ore efficiently. Using water for cooling, drilling and sweeping and the release of underground fissure water causes the ... -
The cost-effectiveness of comprehensive system control on a mine compressed air network
(2014)Compressed air leakage accounts for up to 42% of electrical energy loss on a typical mine compressed air system. By using underground control valves it is possible to reduce the amount of air leakage. Underground valve ... -
Developing ESCO procedures for large telecommunication facilities using novel simulation techniques
(North-West University, 2006)Peak electricity demand in South Africa will exceed the available operational generation capacity in 2007. The state utility Eskom is addressing this challenge, inter aha, with the implementation of the Demand-side ... -
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, ... -
Development of an energy management solution for mine compressor systems
(North-West University, 2010)Eskom is under increasing pressure to provide reliable and sustainable electricity. Demand Side Management (DSM), offers a short– to medium–term solution to this problem. During 2009, the mining sector consumed approximately ...