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Demand-side energy management of a cascade mine surface refrigeration system
(North-West University, 2007)
The investigations focus on load shifting, load clipping and energy efficiency through control strategies. Load shifting is achieved by increasing the amount of work done in the Eskom non-peak period. This then results in ...
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 ...
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 ...
The optimisation of transfer chutes in the bulk materials industry
(North-West University, 2009)
Bulk materials handling is a rapidly growing global industry. Immense challenges exist to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of transporting and handling bulk materials continuously. The nature and scale of bulk ...
Engineering a novel automated pump control system for the mining environment
(North-West University, 2007)
South Africa is experiencing serious electricity supply problems. A major concern is
the high peak electricity demands between 18:00 and 20:00. This peak is primarily
caused by the growing residential sector. Unfortunately, ...
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 ...
Improved mine cooling system performance through the control of auxiliary systems
(North-West University, 2012)
Industrial and mining sectors are amongst the largest single energy consumers in South
Africa, making them a primary focus for implementing energy saving initiatives.
Refrigeration systems on mines are responsible for ...
Potential savings when re–instating mine DSM projects
(North-West University, 2012)
The increasing electricity demand in South Africa has lead to a shortage in electricity supply. In response to this problem Eskom has introduced multiple capacity expansion programs. Unfortunately the electricity shortage ...
A systems engineering approach to improve the measurement and verification process of energy services companies
(2014)
The extensive use of fossil fuels coupled with its decreasing availability has ignited many countries to enact policies on energy usage. Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) all over the world are implementing initiatives to ...
The integrated effect of DSM on mine chilled water systems
(2014)
The national electricity utility in South Africa, Eskom, is currently under pressure to supply
the increasing demand for electricity on a national level. To address this problem in the
short term, Eskom partially funds ...