A framework for effective energy management in a chemical compound plant
The electrical energy requirements by industry has increased tremendously as reported by the Malaysian electrical energy utility company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad. This increase has forced engineers to devise initiatives to overcome the possible shortages. Emphasis should thus be given to alter the...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/71183/1/FK%202017%2055%20-%20IR.pdf |
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| Summary: | The electrical energy requirements by industry has increased tremendously as
reported by the Malaysian electrical energy utility company, Tenaga Nasional
Berhad. This increase has forced engineers to devise initiatives to overcome the
possible shortages. Emphasis should thus be given to alter the consumption patterns.
The impact to the environment and the conservation of energy should also be
addressed. Effective energy management reduces operating costs of industries. In
Malaysia, industries have already been advised, some two decades ago to perform
energy saving measures. This exercise should be performed with the intention of
becoming more competitive, apart from lowering operating costs and conserving the
environment. This is very important for economic growth in a country. Resources
utilizing low cost options are being utilized to ensure adequate electrical energy
supplies. Awareness programs are being implemented in industry to discourage
wastage, but to encourage efficient and cost effective operations. This research also
discovered that currently the chemical compound industry lacked a well-structured
and a systematic method for analysis of energy consumption. The demand for
energy in this industry continues to grow at a staggering 7% per annum, according to
the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia. This is
notwithstanding the expected increase in tariff, by approximately 10% before the
year 2020. Moreover, the current ISO 50001 Standards on Energy Management were
deemed as only a guide but not a complete reference for the said industry.
Therefore, this research embarked to rank the parameters that contributed to energy
efficiency in industry and subsequently to develop a framework and to validate it
upon implementation in industry. The methodology used in this research involved
data collection and analysis, which utilized graphical methods, tables and charts and
a questionnaire design. The major findings of this research are, amongst others, the
said industry’s acceptance of the proposed framework and the reduction of electrical
energy consumption, and hence greenhouse gas (GHG) emission upon
implementation of the recommended projects. The results of this research also indicate very clearly that the integration between maintenance, human resources and
production. are vital for improved and optimized consumption of energy. This
research will encourage industrialists to consider the various opportunities available
to manage energy in industry utilizing a well-structured and engineered methodology
and to consider energy management initiatives seriously. |
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