Methods for identifying and quantifying opportunities to reduce energy, waste and production costs, with actual examples, are shown below.

Overview

Assessment Organization

Utility Bill Analysis

· Electric Rate Structures For Ohio/Indiana/Kentucky Utilities

Assessment Equipment

Safety Policy

· UD-IAC Safety Training Manual

· What Not To Do!

Economic Analysis: Methods and Examples

Inside-Out Approach For Energy and Material Efficiency

Lean Energy Analysis

§ LEAThinking and Savings Opportunities

§ Energy Use Breakdowns and Savings Opportunities

§ Energy Use Signatures and Savings Opportunities

§ Energy Use Scatter and Savings Opportunities

§ Tracking Progress and Savings

Process Descriptions

Metal Casting

Forging

Electroplating

Glass

Energy Systems

Electrical Systems

· Identify Billing Errors

· Purchase Transformer

· Correct Power Factor

· Consolidate Meters

· Correct Power Quality

· Acquire Uninterruptible Power

· Reduce Peak Demand

· Purchasing Renewable Electricity

Lighting Systems

· Lighting Database

· Fixture CU Database

· Daylighting Examples

· Occupancy, Timer and Photo Control Examples

· Lighting Efficiency Upgrade Examples

· Miscellaneous Examples

· External Lighting Links

Motor Drive Systems

§ Turn Off When Not in Use

§ Downsize

§ Belt Drives

§ Energy Efficient Motors

Compressed Air Systems

· Energy Efficient Operation

· Fix Leaks

· Reduce Air Use With Air Saver Nozzles

· Shutoff Air Use With Solenoid Valves

· Replace Vortex Tube Cooling

· Reduce Air Use in Bag Houses

· Replace Compressed Air with Blowers

· Reduce Operating Pressure

· Compress Outside Air

· Stage Compressors

· Reclaim Heat

· Compressed Air Dryers

Fluid Flow Systems

· Piping Systems

· Pump Systems

§ Variable Speed Pumping Recommendations

§ Trim Impeller Recommendations

§ Hydraulic Systems

§ Other Pumping Recommendations

· Duct Systems

· Fan Systems

§ Variable Speed Fan Recommendations

§ Dust Collection Systems

§ Other Fan System Recommendations

Process Heating

· Insulation

· Open Tanks

· Reclaiming Heat

· Pinch Analysis

· Steam Traps

· Boiler Operation

· Combustion Efficiency

· Thermal Mass

· Process Control

Process Cooling

· Once-Through Cooling

· Cooling Tower Theory

· Cooling Tower Examples

· Chiller Optimization

· Absorption Chillers

· Mixing

· Pinch Analysis

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

§ Reduce Outside Air

§ Economizers

§ Radiant Heat

§ Night Setback

§ CAV to VAV

§ Insulation

§ Equipment Upgrade

§ Pilot Lights

§ Heat Reclaim

§ Thermal Storage

Combined Heat and Power

Pollution Prevention

Cardboard

Cutting Fluids

Hazardous Waste

Paint and Filters

Pallets

Sand and Concrete

Water and Sewer

Other Waste

Thermal Oxidizers

Lean Manufacturing

Automation and Productivity

Cellular Manufacturing

Inventory

Material Handling

Preventive Maintenance

Quality Control

Setup and Changeovers