Browsing by Subject "Load shift"
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Developing an evaluation model for cost saving initiatives on sinter plants
(North-West University, 2018)Ever-rising operating costs are placing the South African steel industry under significant financial pressure. Energy costs are increasing at a rate higher than inflation which makes it extremely difficult for local steel ... -
Investigating the effect of pump availability on load shift performance
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Due to the high electricity consumption trends of pumping operations in the mining sector, numerous load-shifting projects have been implemented to reduce peak TOU demand for electricity. A lack of maintenance on pump ... -
Load management on a municipal water treatment plant
(2015)Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) supply potable water which is transferred by pumps to various end users. WTPs and other sub-systems are energy intensive with pump installed capacities varying between 75 kW – 6 000 kW. It has ... -
Load shift through optimal control of complex underground rock winders
(North-West University, 2009)South Africa's national power utility, Eskom, initiated a Demand Side Management (DSM) drive to help alleviate the electricity supply shortage experienced in South Africa. The focus of this study is on a load-shifting ... -
A new approach to ensure successful implementation and sustainable DSM in RSA mines
(North-West University, 2005)In this study a new tool was developed that made new approaches possible for the successful implementation of Demand Side Management (DSM) projects. The new approaches are incorporated into a generic tool that makes it ... -
Research on reducing costs of underground ventilation networks in South African mines
(North-West University, 2006)South Africa is currently facing a major electricity crisis due to the continuous growth in electricity demand. Eskom, the largest electricity supplier in South Africa, have enabled numerous methods to support energy ... -
Researching the long-term impact of load management projects on South African mines
(North-West University, 2006)Eskom is currently facing an energy crisis due to the limited operational electricity generating capacity in South Africa. The historically low electricity price, the rapid growth in economy and the energy intensive nature ...