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The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Mohini Sawarkar1, Atharwa Borkar2, Benson Anthony3, Deepti Pankaj4, Onas Choudhary5 1Prof. Mohini Sawarkar, Instrumentation Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India. 2Mr. Atharwa Borkar, Instrumentation Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India. 3Mr. Benson Anthony, Instrumentation Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India. 4Mrs. 5Mr. Deepti pankaj, Instrumentation Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India. Onas Choudhary, Instrumentation Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India. ABSTRACT If the guidelines are followed, energy management and audits save money and energy for businesses. The aim of audit reports is to promote implementation and proper and effective energy usage. Resource management and utilization that is efficient may be a good source of energy for customers. The aim of writing an energy report is to improve the customer's energy usage and reduce their energy costs. This paper provides a brief overview of energy auditing and management, as well as related terminology. Energy Audit, Energy Management, Energy Conservation Act, ISO certification, and Energy Assessment are some of the terms used in this article. I. INTRODUCTION Energy is one of the most important inputs for any country's economic development. In the case of developing countries, the energy sector is critical because of the ever-increasing energy needs that necessitate massive investments to meet them. The primary concept of energy management is to generate goods and provide product at the cheapest possible cost while getting the least possible impact on the environment. Energy management can be described by Cape Hart, Turner, and Kennedy as "the selective and effective use of energy to maximize profits (minimize costs) and achieve greater positions. "It is also defined as "the strategy of adjusting and optimizing energy, willing to employ methods and processes to reduce energy needs per unit of output while maintaining or decreasing total cost to produce the output from these systems." The key to a systematic approach to decision making in the field of energy management is an energy audit. It managed to create total energy inputs with it and serves to identify all energy streams in a facility. It quantifies power consumption by the use of discrete tasks. Energy management in the form of implementing new energy efficiency technologies, new materials, and new manufacturing processes, as well as the use of new technologies in business and industry equipment and supplies, is also assisting companies in improving growth and enhancing product or service quality. When businesses decide to buy new equipment, implement new processes, or use new high-tech resources, energy savings are not always the primary motivator. However, the combination of increased productivity, improved quality, lower environmental emissions, and lower energy costs provides a compelling incentive for companies and organizations to adopt these new technologies. ENERGY AUDIT CONCEPT AND PURPOSE Energy audit is a process of surveying, evaluating, and interpreting the financial and physical events processes of corporations and other increased units in accordance with relevant government regulations and power saving standards. Energy audits are carried out by energy utilization units, their regulatory bodies, or entrusted specialist organizations. An energy audit is a scientific method of energy management. Its main content consists of objectively inspecting the energy efficiency, energy usage level, and financial advantage of the energy unit, as www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [818] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com well as suggesting energy-saving measures for energy-using units through statistical analysis, inspection testing, and diagnostic evaluation. The goals of an energy audit are to investigate problems and weaknesses in energy use, to tap energy-saving potential, to provide corrective measures, and to develop energy-saving goals and plans by inspecting, examining, diagnosing, and evaluating the enterprise energy management level, energy consumption situation, energy consumption index, financial process, and comprehensive utilization of energy. The main goal of an energy audit is to encourage businesses to save energy, chop production costs, and boost economic benefit. [3] ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT 2001The Energy Conservation Act 2001 was passed by Parliament in October 2001. 1) This Act establishes a legal framework for the effective use as well as conservation of energy. 2) Except for the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Act applies to the entire country of India. 3) According to the Act, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was established in March 2002. 4) The Act designates a subset of electricity consumers as designated consumers for the purposes of the legislation. It gives Central Government the authority to: 1) Any designated consumer must have an energy audit executed by an accredited / certified energy auditor. 2) A direct designated consumer must appoint an energy Manager, who will be in responsible of energy conservation tasks. 3) Establish minimum requirements for the appointment of energy managers. AUDITING PROCEDURE: An energy audit consists of several tasks which can be accomplished depending on the type of inspection, as well as the size and function of the verified facility. 1) Establish the organization's energy consumption. 2) Calculate the amount of money that can be saved. 3) Determine immediate (especially no- or low-cost) improvements/savings. 4) Create a 'reference point'. 5) Determine which areas require more in-depth investigation/measurement. 6) The preliminary energy audit makes use of data that is already available or can be easily obtained. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN ENERGY AUDIT: During the audit visit, the auditor must take some measurements in order to obtain the best information for a successful energy cost control program. The quantity of equipment required is determined by the type of energy-consuming equipment used at the facility. 1) Light meter-The light meter, which is used to measure illumination levels in facilities, is a simple and useful instrument. A light meter that reads in foot candles allows for direct analysis of lighting systems and comparison with the Illuminating Engineering Society's recommended light levels. 2) Voltmeter-A low-cost voltmeter is useful for determining operating voltages on electrical equipment, especially when the nameplate has worn off or is otherwise unreadable or missing. 3) For determining the power consumption and power factor of individual motors and other inductive devices, a portable hand-held wattmeter and power factor meter is very useful. www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [819] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 II. Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com METHODOLOGY FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT The following methods were adopted and carried out this experiment in order to achieve certain values: 1. Collection of Data from College, Instrumentation department During the preliminary data collection process, large amount of data collection was carried out using various instrumentation and then investigating the architecture, its orientation, and the form of lighting and air conditioning used in this Instrumentation Engineering department. The following steps were considered for data collection process: In some cases, the power usage of appliances was measured using a power analyzer, while in others, rated power was used. Visual inspection was done to verify insulation in the case of air conditioning and refrigerator. In places where there was a lack of detail, approximations data were considered. 2. Analyzed the Data The collected data was carefully examined. The graphical representations were created by the database for better understanding. The data from the power consumption measurements was analyzed to determine the power consumption flow as well as the locations where electric power is wasted. The following steps were considered for data collection process: The database was examined further, and the findings were depicted graphically. This resulted in identifying the areas with the greatest potential for energy savings. 3. The used equipment rating compared it with low rating equipment In order to understand the energy consumption of all the types of equipment used in the department a comparison was made. And finding ways to reduce the energy bills. For comparison of equipment’s, the following steps were followed: When the low rating equipment’s was searched we make sure that it has a better life cycle and cost of maintenance is low. 4. Recommendation Some measures for reducing power consumption without affecting the comfort and satisfaction were recommended, based on the results of data analysis and observations. By following the BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) Guidelines. Steps involved in this process are: It was calculated the capital cost of replacing an appliance and operation. The transfer can be justified if the capital cost recovery period is shorter than the product life. III. CASE STUDY ON ANALYSIS OF ENERGY PERFORMANCE Energy Performance Assessments of various electrical utility equipment are now being completed. This assessment will reveal how we can save energy in different equipment. So to understand more the survey was conducted to a department of an Engineering College, and try to find ways to conserve it. Table 1 represent the data of Energy Consumption of Equipment’s for per hour and per day. The reading was taken on the basis of observation and assumption. From the observation we decided to take the lists of equipment’s whose consumption’s was more and usage was in demand. In table 1 all the equipment’s detail was taken by the specified rating’s given by the manufacturer and while some where measured using instruments. The department's load measurements are considered by taking into account all of the machinery that runs on electricity. Then total number of different equipment’s were counted and multiplied it with the rating to get the total connected load (Watts) for each specific equipment’s. Then the total load of each equipment is divided by 1000 to convert it from Watts to kilowatts for per hour (kWh) to understand how much units is consumed for an hour by the total of each equipment. From the observation we assumed that the college department operates for 8 hours (from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) for weekdays so, from that we assumed that for how much hours the appliances operates for each day. To find out how much units is consumed for a www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [820] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com day by considering total of each equipment so, multiply the units per hour with the number of operating hours after that we get the total units of each day. From this observation we can understand the energy consumption for each day by the equipment’s listed. To understand the Table 1 in a simpler way graphical bar graph is added in Figure 1. Table 1: Energy Consumption of Equipment’s per day Total Connected No. of units(kWh * No. of Rating of Load Units(per hours(per No. of Equipment’s equipment Equipment(Watts) (Watts) hour)kWh day) Hours) Tube Lights 65 36W 2,340 2.34 8 18.72 Fans 90 74W 6,660 6.66 8 53.28 Monitor 69 360W 24,840 24.48 6 146.88 CPU 69 600W 41,400 41.4 6 248.4 Printer 9 315W 2,835 2.835 3 8.505 Scanner 1 4.2W 4.2 0.0042 1 0.0042 Projector 2 16W 32 0.032 4 0.128 Air Conditioner 4 1970W 7,880 7.88 6 47.28 Fridge 1 253W 253 0.253 12 3.036 Total 526.2332 kWh 86244.2 W Energy Consumption of Equipment's per hour Units(per day)kWhr Fridge Air Conditioner Projector Scanner Printer CPU Monitor Fans Tube Lights 0.253 47.28 0.128 0.0042 8.505 248.4 146.88 53.28 18.72 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Figure 1: Graphical representation of table 1 In Table 1 only a day of energy consumptions or units was calculated so, to calculate how much charges have to be paid for the total units in a month (31 days) have been shown in Table 2. In table 2 no holidays were www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [821] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com considered excluding Sunday was considered has holiday. And on Saturday the college was running only for 4 hours (From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) so, there were 4 Saturday in a month. So, only for Saturday consumption hours have reduced. By considering all those basis total units for each equipment’s as well as for the department have been shown in table 2. Table 2: Energy Consumption of Equipment’s in a month (31 days) Equipment’s No. of hours(per No. of hours used in day) a month(31 days) Units(per hour)kWh Total units(kWh * No. of Hours) Tube Lights 8 200 2.34 468 Fans 8 200 6.66 1332 Monitor 6 154 24.48 3769.92 CPU 6 154 41.4 6375.6 Printer 3 85 2.835 240.975 Scanner 1 39 0.0042 0.1638 Projector 4 108 0.032 3.456 Air Conditioner 6 154 7.88 1213.52 Fridge 12 292 0.253 73.876 Total 13477.5108 kWh In figure 2 total energy consumption of the department for 1 month have been shown in graphical representation. To understand in simpler way. And in figure 3, unit consumption for each equipment has been shown. Total Energy Consumption for 1 month 600 Unit's (kWhr) 500 400 300 Unit's Consume d 200 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 Day's (1 month) Figure 2: Total Energy Consumption for 1 Month (31 days) www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [822] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com Energy Consumption of Equipment's per month Units consumed(kWhr) Fridge 73.876 Air Conditioner 1213.52 Projector 3.456 Scanner 0.1638 Printer 240.975 CPU 6375.6 Monitor 3769.92 Fans 1332 Tube Lights 468 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Figure 3: Energy Consumption of Equipment’s per Month The table 3 has considered as a reference value. The data is available in the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution. Table 3: Tariff charges from 1 April, 202 to 31 March, 2021 [1] Consumption Slab Energy Charges (kWh) (Rs/kWh) <20 kW 4.86 >20 - < 50kW 7.44 >50 kW 7.84 From the table 3 on the basis of consumption slab and charges the table 2 total unit was taken to find out how much rupees will be charged. So in table 4 the charges for each equipment’s has been shown. This table 4 and figure 4 is very important to know how much chargers has to be paid if electrical energy is not conserved and managed it properly. So in next topic the electricity energy conservation or savings is explained. Table 4: Energy Charges in rupees for each equipment www.irjmets.com Energy Charges Equipment’s Total units(kWh * No. of Hours) Tube Lights 468 3669.12 Fans 1332 10442.88 Monitor 3769.92 29556.172 CPU 6375.6 49984.704 Printer 240.975 1889.244 (Rs/kWh) @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [823] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com Scanner 0.1638 0.796 Projector 3.456 16.796 Air Conditioner 1213.52 9513.996 Fridge 73.876 579.187 Total 13477.5108 105652.895 RS Energy Charge of each Equipment's per month(Rs) Energy Charges (Rs/kWh) Fridge 579.187 Equipments Air Conditioner 9513.996 Projector 16.796 Scanner 0.796 Printer 1889.244 CPU 49984.704 Monitor 29556.172 Fans 10442.88 Tube Lights 3669.12 0 10000 20000 30000 Rupees 40000 50000 60000 Figure 4: Energy Charge of rupees for each equipment’s per month Energy Conservation/ Savings To use energy efficiently more and find ways to reach the goal. By implementing the low power rating modern equipment with the same comfort level without reducing the satisfaction of the user. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has implement new rules for standards and labeling of different equipment. From this the consumer can understand the energy performance of the appliances and cost saving potential of the equipment. [2] 1. Replacing Tube lights with LED Energy consumption of single LED: LED consumption = 20 W Lumens = 2000 Number of LED = 65 Energy Consumption of total LED (for 1 hour): Connected Load Total = 20 * 65 = 1300 Watt ÷ 1000 = 1.3 kWh Energy Consumption of total LED (for 1 day): 1.3 * 8 = 10.4 kWh Monthly Energy Consumption of total LED (31 days): 1.3 * 200 (No. of hours) = 260 kWh Monthly Energy cost of all LED lightings www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [824] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com 260 * 7.84 = 2038.4 Rs After implementing monthly savings is: 3669.12 – 2038.4 = 1630.72 Rs Cost of per LED as well as installation = 500 Rs Total cost of all LED as well as installation: 500 * 65 = 32,500 Rs So if the payback period as to be calculated: 32,500/1630.72 = 20 months 2. Replacing old fans with advanced energy efficiency BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor fans Energy consumption of single BLDC motor fans: Consumption = 32 Watts Number of fans = 90 Energy Consumption of total fans (for 1 hour): Connected Load Total = 32 * 90 = 2880 Watt ÷ 1000 = 2.88 kWh Energy Consumption of total fans (for 1 day): 2.88 * 8 = 23.04 kWh Monthly Energy Consumption of total fans (for31 days): 2.88 * 200 (No. of hours) = 576 kWh Monthly Energy cost of all fans 576 * 7.84 = 4515.84 Rs After implementing monthly savings is: 10442.88 – 4515.84 = 5927.04 Rs Cost of per BLDC fans as well as installation = 3,800 Rs Total cost of all fans as well as installation: 3,800 * 90 = 3,42,000 Rs So if the payback period as to be calculated: 3,42,000/5927.04 = 58 months 3. Replacing Monitor, CPU with All in One Desktop Energy consumption of single All in One Desktop: Desktop consumption = 45 Watts Number of Desktop = 69 Energy Consumption of total Desktop (for 1 hour): Connected Load Total = 45 * 69 = 3105 Watt ÷ 1000 = 3.105 kWh Energy Consumption of total Desktop (for 1 day): 3.105 * 6 = 18.63 kWh Monthly Energy Consumption of total Desktop (31 days): 3.105 * 154 (No. of hours) = 478.17 kWh Monthly Energy cost of all Desktop: 478.17 * 7.84 = 3748.85 Rs After implementing monthly savings is: www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [825] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com 29556.172+49984.704 (Monitor and CPU) = 79540.876 – 3748.85 = 75792.026 Rs Cost of per Desktop as well as installation = 24,000 Rs Total cost of all Desktop as well as installation: 24,000 * 69 = 16,56,000 Rs So if the payback period as to be calculated: 16,56,000/75792.026 = 22 months 4. Replacing 3 star with 5star Air Conditioner (1 Ton) Power consumption = 975 W Number of Air Conditioner = 4 Energy Consumption of total Air Conditioner (for 1 hour): Connected Load Total = 975 * 4 = 3900 Watt ÷ 1000 = 3.9 kWh Monthly Energy Consumption of 4 air conditioner (for31 days): 3.9 * 154 (No. of hours) = 600.6 kWh Monthly Energy cost of all Air Conditioner 600.6 * 7.84 = 4708.704 Rs After implementing monthly savings is: 9513.996 – 4708.704 = 4805.292 Rs Cost of per air conditioner as well as installation = 31,000 Rs Total cost of all air conditioner as well as installation: 31,000 * 4 = 1,24,000 Rs So if the payback period as to be calculated: 1,24,000/4805.292 = 25 months 5. Replacing the 185 Liter old fridge with 190 Liter 3-star fridge Power consumption = 168 W Number of Fridge = 1 Energy Consumption of total Air Conditioner (for 1 hour): Connected Load Total = 168 * 1 = 168 Watt ÷ 1000 = 0.168 kWh Monthly Energy Consumption of fridge (for31 days): 0.168 * 292 (No. of hours) = 49.05 kWh Monthly Energy cost of fridge 49.05 * 7.44 = 364.97 Rs After implementing monthly savings is: 579.187 – 364.97 = 214.21 Rs Cost of a fridge as well as installation = 15,000 Rs So if the payback period as to be calculated: 15,000/214.21 = 70 months. 6. Replacing Scanner and Ink cartridge printer with All in One ink jet printer Power consumption = 72 W Number of All in One ink jet printer = 9 Energy Consumption of total printer (for 1 hour): www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [826] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com Connected Load Total = 72 * 9 = 648 Watt ÷ 1000 = 0.648 kWh Monthly Energy Consumption of printer (for31 days): 0.648 * 85 (No. of hours) = 55.08 kWh Monthly Energy cost of printer 55.08 * 4.86 = 267.688 Rs After implementing monthly savings is: 1889.244 – 267.688 = 1621.55 Rs Cost of all printer as well as installation = 11,400 Rs So if the payback period as to be calculated: 11,400/1621.55 = 7 months. By investing and implementing this new modern technologies, and following the BEE standard rules and regulations no penalty charges has to be paid and reduce the billing charges. Even at the same comfort level consumer can satisfy their daily activities and department can save money. Above all the new low power rating equipment’s with more advancement have been calculated and shown the payback period. So to get idea and implement those specified equipment’s according to the department budget and most important use the energy efficiently. Comparison of old units and new units of each equipment’s. Table 5: Comparison of old equipment unit versus new equipment units Equipment’s No. of hours used in Old equipment’s New equipment’s a month(31 days) units(kWh * No. of Hours) units(kWh * No. of Hours) Tube Lights 200 468 260 Fans 200 1332 576 Monitor 154 CPU 154 3769.92+6375.6 = 10145.52 478.17 Printer 85 Scanner 39 240.975+0.1638 = 241.13 55.08 Projector 108 3.456 3.456 Air Conditioner 154 1213.52 600.6 Fridge 292 73.876 49.05 13477.5108 kWh 2022.356 kWh Total In the table 5 the new each equipment’s data have been considered from the manufactured rating and calculated the consumption units for each months has explained in energy conservation topic. The goal was to reach the consumption units as low as possible for each equipment without effecting the consumer demand. By this conservation for electrical energy process can be made in progress by implementing this technique’s and finding new ways. In figure 5 the comparison table 5 have been presented in graphical chart. It will be easy to understand and find more solution and manage it properly. Managing data and energy for every day for further development of the department. www.irjmets.com @International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering, Technology and Science [827] e-ISSN: 2582-5208 International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science Volume:03/Issue:05/May-2021 Impact Factor- 5.354 www.irjmets.com Comparison of two different equipment's units for 1 month 12000 10000 Units kWh 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Tube Lights Fans Monitor & CPU Printer & Scanner Projector Air Conditioner Fridge Equipment's Old equipment New equipment Figure 5: Comparison of old and new equipment’s units IV. CONCLUSION By this survey the department energy usage was calculated on the basis of assumption. And then it was able to find the approximate how much energy can be conserved by the department. By appropriate design of department, the lighting and ventilation can reduce the electrical consumption to 20%. The payback period and life cycle of the equipment can be covered up in the future. So to create awareness not just in the department but also in the society. By following the guidelines of Bureau of Energy Efficiency and implementing new ideas and managing it properly and sharing those ideas to the society. Can prevent the electrical energy crisis in the future. V. 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