Browsing by Subject "Energy management system"
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Improving DSM project implementation and sustainability through ISO standards
(2014)South African industries are challenged with above inflation electricity tariffs which may affect their competitiveness within their relative markets. In order to successfully manage these rising electricity costs and ... -
Integrated energy optimisation for the cement industry: a case study perspective
(Elsevier, 2014)Energy costs play a major role in the cement production process. As much as 60% of total cost is allocated to energy and 18% to the consumption of electrical energy. Historically, energy cost savings were achieved by ... -
An integrated sustainability framework for environmental impact reduction in the gold mining industry
(2014)The gold mining industry pollutes both water and air resources in numerous ways. Of these, air pollution from greenhouse gasses inducing climate change poses the highest threat to human existence, with water scarcity as a ... -
Results and prospects of applying an ISO 50001 based reporting system on a cement plant
(Elsevier, 2018)The cement industry plays an important role in global development and makes up a sizable portion of global energy consumption. Increased competition places strain on the oversupplied market, creating the need to improve ... -
A system for continuous energy management to improve cement plant profitability
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Until 1996, the price of cement in South Africa was controlled by the government and a legal cartel, whereafter the industry became competitive. Today, new local entrants and increased international competition are placing ... -
A versatile energy management system for large integrated cooling systems
(Elsevier, 2013)Large, energy intensive cooling systems are found on deep level mines to supply chilled service water and cool ventilation air to the mine. The need exists for a simple, real-time energy management tool for large, integrated ...