E.V.S Project work on conducting energy audit for energy
conservation
Introduction:
An energy audit is an analysis of a facility, indicating how and where
that facility
can reduce energy consumption and save energy costs. Its
insight to
energy efficiency and conservation can lead to significant
savings on
the utility bill of houses, institutions, companies etc. and
suggest the
energy conservation techniques. Hence to put more light in
this
conservation technique I have selected this topic.
Energy audit
refers to examination and verification of energy
consumption
in the form of electricity, gas and other forms of fuel energy
used in
households, industries, institutes, schools etc. It can be considered
as the first
step towards knowing how energy is being used in a given
facility. It
indicates the ways in which various forms of energy are being
Used and
quantifies energy use according to different functions.
Energy Audit
is an integral part of Green auditing. Green Audit is an
unique
process of systematic identification, quantification, recording,
reporting and
analysis of components of environmental diversity of
various
establishments. It allows us to know the uses of available
resources
i.e. Energy, Water quality, Built-up Space, Air quality in the
organization.
It was initiated in 1970 with the motive of inspecting the
work
conducted within the organizations, which can cause risk to
inhabitants and environment.Rapid urbanization and economic development at local, regional and global level has led to several environmental and ecological crisis.
Hence It becomes essential to adopt the system of environmental audit for institutes, organizations etc. It will lead to sustainable development.In the given research I have made an attempt to conduct the energy audit of my house.
Importance of the Project:
Energy
conservation means using energy more efficiently and less wastefully.
Conservation of energy is an important energy resource because a Unit of energy
saved is as good as a unit of energy generated. It helps you to lower energy bills.
It helps you to increase the life span of the equipment. Helps in understanding
energy consumption pattern of the Institute and house. By identifying energy
wastage areas, saving energy and using renewable energy sources, the institute
can become more energy Efficient. Thus Energy audit is a small step towards
preventing global warming as well as saving the valuable conventional energy
resource
Objectives:
To create awareness towards wastage of electrical
energy.
To make statistical analysis of electrical energy
usage in order to reduce unnecessary consumption.
To sensitize the community about lawful consumption of electrical energy
in their houses and work places.
To study about alternatives to cut down the cost as well as reduce the
energy loss.
To find the difference in the electricity bills in order to analyses the
impact of alternatives used in conserving electricity.
To learn electric energy consumption pattern and its calculation.
Methodology
I am doing my research project by applying the
survey method in which I have used Interview method to do the analysis of my research
have selected my own house to conduct the energy audit have compared the
electricity bills of 2 months (January & March respectively) in order to
find the difference in the electricity consumption. This difference has helped
me to find the reduction in electricity consumption due to the use of
alternatives. In interview method I have taken interview of two experts, an architecture
and an electrical engineer to put light on my research and to gain in-depth
knowledge about electricity consumption its conservation. During interview
session I have asked 5 questions each to the experts
Name of the Expert & List of questions
asked.
Mr. Rajendra Baburao (Electrical Engineer-Reliance)
1. What is the effect of Wattage difference of
same appliances on electricity consumption?
2. Can replacement of a part of electrical
appliances help to reduce electricity consumption?
3. Is there any user guide available by which
we can use electrical energy more wisely?
4. Is there any specific electrical wires
available in the market which helps in reducing the electricity consumption?
5. How to calculate electrical energy
consumption of appliances?
Observations:
Analysis:
Calculation
of electricity consumption was done in following way:
DATA:
1kWh=1unit
Where, W
stands for Wattage which means operating power of electrical
Appliances.
Convert
Wattage into Watt-hour = Watt/60 mins
Convert
Watt-hour into KWh = Watthr/1000
FOR EXAMPLE:
CALCULATION OF ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION BY TUBE LIGHTS.
Wattage of
tube light = 40 W
No. of tube
lights = 6 K + B + H
Hrs. of
Consumption/day = 8 (On an average) {(4+4+8+8+12+12)/6 = 8}
WattHr./day =
40 X 6 X 8 = 1920
KiloWatt Hr.
= 1920/1000 = 1.920
Kilowatt Hr.
/ month = 1.920 X 31 = 59.52 units
Resultant and Conclusion
After
understanding the application of Energy audit in energy Conservation, I have
taken an initiative to conduct an energy Audit to calculate and compare the
electricity usage at my own House for the month of January and March have
reduced the usage of appliances with respect to numbers And hours of operation.
Based on the results obtained it has been noticed that without Taking much
effort I could save 200 units of electricity. I have consciously made an effort
for reducing the hours of Operations and number of appliances like Geyser, Fan,
and tube light etc. On regular basis. Along with the conservation of energy
this initiative has also given me the financial benefit where I could save
around 600 rupees.