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Integration of DSM interventions into bulk water supply strategies
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Supplying water to communities, industries and agricultural developments within South Africa is a cardinal task undertaken by the Department of Water Affairs (DWA). South Africa is a water-scarce country with an uneven ...
Reducing electrical costs for a mine ventilation system with the aid of simulation software
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Eskom, the South African state owned power utility, offers a demand side management (DSM) program that suggests different electrical energy tariffs during different times of the day for large consumers of electrical energy, ...
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 ...
Improving mine compressed air network efficiency through demand and supply control
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Eskom is in a position where they are producing sufficient electricity, although rapid expansion
and an increase in demand throughout various sections in South Africa can be expected in the
future. Large electricity ...
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 ...