Energy situation – world and India, energy consumption, conservation, Codes, standards and Legislation.
The time value of money concept, developing cash flow models, payback analysis, depreciation, taxes and tax credit – numerical problems.
Introduction, Elements of energy audits, energy use profiles, measurements in energy audits, presentation of energy audit results.
The power triangle, motor horsepower, power flow concept.
correction & location of capacitors, energy efficient motors, lighting basics, electrical tariff, Concept of ABT.
Introduction to DSM, concept of DSM, benefits of DSM, different techniques of DSM – time of day pricing, multi-utility power exchange model, time of day models for planning, load management, load priority technique, peak clipping, peak shifting, valley filling, strategic conservation, energy efficient equipment. Management and Organization of Energy Conservation awareness Programs.