Browsing by Subject "Eskom"
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Analysing the effect of DSM projects at South African cement factories
(2015)In any developing country an increasingly higher demand for electricity supply exists. South Africa experienced load shedding during late 2007 and early 2008 and again in 2014 due to a supply shortfall. New power stations ... -
Analysing the impact of the renewable energy revolution in South-Africa
(North-West University, 2019)The development of the energy industry in South Africa together with the development of distributed generation from Independent Power Producers and the establishment of small-scale energy structures and off-grid solutions ... -
Assessing the financial viability of renewable independent power production in South Africa
(2014)The cost of energy and national power utility Eskom, is currently under heated debate after the cost of electricity has more than doubled over the past three years, with another five annual increases of 8% approved by the ... -
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 ... -
Benchmarking an Eskom divisional quality management system
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The North West Operating Unit’s (NWOU) Network Engineering and Design (NED) department had a number of projects which required rework. The research aimed to determine reasons that led to this rework. The research also ... -
Bloot ’n vrees vir verval? ’n Mentaliteitsgeskiedenis van die kragonderbrekings in Suid-Afrika, Januarie-April 2008
(2009)Aan die begin van 2008 was groot dele van Suid-Afrika geraak deur kragonderbrekings wat sporadies en oor ’n groot gebied vir 115 dae aan die orde was nadat die nasionale kragvoorsieningsinstansie, ESKOM, gebuk gegaan ... -
Comparison between automated and manual DSM pumping projects
(North-West University, 2008)The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the best alternative method of load shifting on clear water pumping systems in the mining industry. This can be done through a comparison analysis between manual and automated ... -
Cost effective control of a platinum mine cooling system using combined DSM strategies
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The platinum mining industry in South Africa faces various challenges. Increasing labour and energy costs as well as dropping commodity prices threaten the sustainability of the industry. Reducing energy usage and cost ... -
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 ... -
A cost-benefit analysis of implementing a solar plant in a platinum mining company
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)It stands to reason that a reliable and secure supply of energy is a prerequisite for adequate output and economic growth. The national power utility of South Africa, Eskom, has recently come under fire as exponential ...