ENERGY EFFICIENCY INFORMATION SHARING SERIES

ENERGY AUDIT : APPROACH & METHODOLOGY (PART 1)

By

ZAINI ABDUL WAHAB

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Outline & Content

PART 1 Introduction to energy audit
PART 2 Energy Audit Approach Steps In Energy Audit Process PART 3 Energy Audit Report & Presentation
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PART 1: Introduction To Energy Audit

Basic Energy Management Cycle

ENERGY MANAGEMENT POLICY Commitment to take action Organization and responsibilities Energy Manager Allocation of resources DO PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ORGANIZING Commitment from the top management SMART policy Setting and sharing common goals

ACTION

REVIEW FOR CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT CHECK EVALUATION

Management Implementation plan and time frame

Management Review to confirm Suitability, Adequacy & Effectiveness Review targets Communicate the progress Actions to be taken Reporting and presenting

Energy auditing
Set baselines for measuring results Designation of responsibilities Procedures and standards Trainings Implement Energy Saving Measures(ESMs)

Measurement and verification Monitoring

Definition
A systematic approach to obtain the actual energy supply and energy consumption data and to identify measures to improve energy efficiency level

A very effective for energy management and improvement To define and pursue comprehensive energy management program in the implementation of Energ Management System
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Pre Requirements For Energy Audit

A commitment from the top management to implement energy saving measures
Allocation of resources (auditor, budget) Availability of information and data (records) Energy audit equipment Allocation of time Hardware and software for data analysis

Previous and existing energy saving initiatives information and results

Regulatory compliance
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What To Be Audited?
Energy Management Overall energy management system/practice Efficiency of the facilities
Supply and consumption

Energy loss

Facts Finding On Item To Be Improved General management items Energy using equipment
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Types Of Energy Audit

Detailed /Investment Grade Energy Audit Thorough data and site analysis Complete measurements More reliable energy saving potential estimation ESMs with high capital investment Detail financial analysis Conceptual design of proposed measure Involving financing and contractual documents

Preliminary/Walk-through Audit Walk-through Simple measurements No/low cost Simple financial analysis

HIGHER SAVING POTENTIALS

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Preliminary Energy Audit

A relatively quick exercise to:
Establish energy consumption in the organization Estimate the scope for saving Identify the most likely (and the easiest areas for attention Identify immediate (especially no-/low-cost) improvements/ saving measures Set a 'reference point' Identify areas for more detailed study/measurement

Uses existing, or easily obtained data

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Detailed/Investment Grade Energy Audit

Provides a detailed energy project implementation plan and evaluates all major energy using systems Offers the most accurate estimate of energy savings and cost It considers the interactive effects of all projects, accounts for the energy use of all major equipment, and includes detailed energy cost saving calculations and project costs One of the key elements is the energy balance
This is based on an inventory of energy using systems, assumptions of current operating conditions and calculations of energy use. Estimated use is then compared to utility bill charges.

Can be carried out in three phases

Phase I - Pre Audit Phase Phase II - Audit Phase Phase III - Post Audit Phase
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Types Of Energy Audit : MAESCO

LEVEL I WALK-THROUGH AUDIT LEVEL II STANDARD Follow up from Level I audit where available; a comprehensive audit A minimum 7 days logging & metering on major energy consuming equipment of building services or industrial equipment/systems Review system design, installation, operations and maintenance Detailing system energy inputs and energy use Identify sources of inefficiency Compute BEI or Specific Energy Consumption Index Generate load apportioning Provide Energy Performance Indicators Recommend "no-cost", "medium cost" and "high cost" ESM Written report and presentation LEVEL III INVESTMENT GRADE

Walk through familiarization Desk top analysis Generate Energy Intensity Recommend "nocost" ESM Written Report with broad conclusion

Inclusive of all scope of works of Level I & II with the exception where only EA on specific systems are requested A minimum of 7 days logging and metering on major energy consuming equipment of Building services or industrial equipment/systems Detailed review of processes IAQ audit, if required Comfort study, if relevant Detailed recommendation on comprehensive ESMs Detailed investment plan using NPV methodology against life cycle Include Indoor Air Quality report to ensure system is not affected (if chiller audit) Written report and presentation 11

Who Can Perform Energy Audit?

Internal Personnel Energy Manager with the Energy Management Team Employees working in the energy using process/equipment Advantages Minimize time to familiar and understand the plant operational conditions Minimize costs Easy access to information and data Familiar with energy related issues, processes, equipment and companys level of expectations (targets, performance indicators, reporting and etc) Disadvantages Limited allocation of time other than main duties Limited expertise and knowledge in specific energy saving methods, analysis and technologies
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Who Can Perform Energy Audit?

External parties External experts/consultants (if needed) Advantages Can facilitate the Energy Management Team/EMWG Energy management team can learn about new knowledge and technologies in saving energy Minimum time to be spent by employees (focus to main duties) Timeliness of the completion, reporting, preparation and presentation of findings in the energy audit report. Disadvantages Generally very costly Various level of supervisory and reporting (energy manager-auditor, management-auditor) Difficult to predict the quality of audit ( no local accreditation for energy auditor) Tendency to push for certain products instead of solutions to save energy
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ACTIVITY#1

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Your understanding on energy audit

Please describe basic steps in conducting energy audit and major output expected from energy audit based on your experiences/exposure/knowledge .......
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Basic questions to ask before deciding to conduct energy audit

1.Am I implementing energy management in my organization? 2.Do it need energy audit? If yes, why? 3.Would energy audit improve my energy management? 4.What type of energy audit that I may require? 5.What would I expect from energy audit at my facilities 6.Would I implement findings from energy audit?

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THANK YOU!

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