Specification of energy assessment methodologies to satisfy ISO 50001 energy management standard

TLDR: In this paper, the authors developed an energy assessment methodology and reporting format tailored to the needs of ISO 50001, which integrates the energy reduction aspect of an assessment with the requirements of Sections 4.4.3 (Energy Review) to 4.6 (Objectives, targets, and action plans) in ISO 5001, thus enabling facilities to reduce the time and other resources required for facilitating the implementation of ISO50001.

About: This article is published in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments.The article was published on 2017-10-01 and is currently open access. It has received 39 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Energy management & Efficient energy use.

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Table A.4: ANOVA- Natural Gas

Table A.3: Natural Gas

Figure 2.4.1: Energy Planning Process [16]

Figure 2.2.1: Evolution of Energy Management Systems [18]

Table 1.11.1: ISO 50001 requirements and information generated by different assessment methods

Table 5.2.2: Predicted vs Actual Energy Consumption - 2013

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What are the contributions mentioned in the paper "Specification of energy assessment methodologies to satisfy iso 50001 energy management standard" ?

A new report was created for an automotive engine manufacturing facility based on the new assessment methodology and three Excel files were also submitted to the facility as supporting documents this paper. 

Q2. What future works have the authors mentioned in the paper "Specification of energy assessment methodologies to satisfy iso 50001 energy management standard" ?

Supporting files are provided to the facility so that any changes that might be required in future can be easily done by its personnel. 

Q3. How long will the reserves of oil, coal and gas last?

Studies show that if the world continues to consume fossil fuels at the 2006 rates, the reserves of oil, coal and gas will last a further 40, 200 and 70 years, respectively [3]. 

Q4. What is the definition of energy management?

Management deals with planning and execution of energy related objectives like resource conservation, carbon footprint reduction and cost savings in a continual manner. 

Q5. How many tons of carbon dioxide was generated in the U.S. in 2006?

According to U.S. Manufacturing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions analysis [2], total U.S. manufacturing GHG combustion emissions were equal to 1,261 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2006. 

Q6. What is the energy consumption of the industrial sector in the United States?

According to U.S. Energy Information Administration, total world energy usage for the year 2010 was 524 quadrillion Btu and is projected to increase to 630 quadrillion BTU by year 2020 and 820 quadrillion Btu by 2040 [1]. 

Q7. What are the main objectives of ISO 50001?

,1) ASME EA-1 : Energy Assessment Process Heating Systems2) ASME EA-2 : Energy Assessment Pumping Systems3) ASME EA-3 : Energy Assessment Steam Systems4) ASME EA-4 : Energy Assessment Compressed Air SystemsOne of the primary objectives of implementing ISO 50001 is for continual improvement in energy efficiency in any facility. 

Q8. What are the primary objectives of this research?

Hence the primary objectives of this research are to:1) Develop an energy assessment methodology for integrating Energy Planningsection of ISO 50001 with standard assessment procedure,2) Develop a reporting format which acts as a supporting document for therequirements of energy planning section of ISO 50001 thus helping the plants in implementation of Energy Management System, and3) 

Q9. What are the primary questions for the industry in using these technologies?

The primary questions for the industry in using these technologies are, whether the technologies available in the market are suitable for them or not and how much can they save in terms of energy and cost. 

Q10. What was the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the U.S. manufacturing industry in 2006?

Out of this, 619 MMT tons or 49% was from OFFSITE generation of electricity and steam and remaining 643 MMT or 51% was from ONSITE combustion [2]. 

Q11. What is the definition of energy assessment?

Energy assessment is a detailed evaluation of how a facility uses energy, what the facility pays for energy, and finally, a recommended program for changes for operating practices or energy consuming equipment that will cost effectively reduce utility bills [6]. 

Q12. What is the main objective of the standard?

This standard ensures that energy management becomes integrated into organizational business structure, so that organizations can save energy, costs and improve energy and business performance. 

Q13. What are the stages of an industrial energy assessment?

The various stages of an industrial energy assessment are, Analyzing the utility bills and rate schedules Pre-assessment planning Conducting in-plant assessment Identifying energy conservation measures (ECM’s) 

Q14. What are the three levels of energy audits defined by ASHRAE?

They are,1) Level 1: Site Assessment or Preliminary Audits2) Level 2: Energy Survey and Engineering Analysis Audits3) Level 3: Detailed Analysis of Capital-Intensive Modification AuditsOne of the primary limitations of ASHRAE energy auditing procedure is that it addresses the needs of residential and commercial building sector but not the industrial sector. 

Q15. What are the different stages of an industrial energy assessment?

Energy savings and economic analyses Implementation of energy savings recommendations and verifications of calculated savings18Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) is a program funded by Department of Energy to conduct no-cost energy assessments for small and medium scale manufacturing facilities across the country. 

Q16. What are the eligibility criteria for an IAC energy assessment?

The eligibility criteria for a facility to qualify for an IAC energy assessment are, Within standard industrial codes (SIC) 20-39 Within North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 311-339 Within 150 miles of host campus Gross annual sales below $100 million Fewer than 500 employees at the plant site Annual utility bills more than $100,000 and less than $2.5 million