Discuss the Principles of energy management.

1. Identification and tracking of Energy Pattern:-

Th​e first step of any program is identifying and tracking the energy pattern of that program. If we do not have the knowledge of when and where the energy is used, then there is no way to estimate the relative importance of any Energy Management Project.

2. Controlled energy system’s use:

To obtain more energy saving, it is not important to install more and more efficient components like electronic ballasts for T-8 lamps, etc. Instead, what is more important is that we must keep a check on the system’s use and ensure that the resources are aptly used.

3. Properly maintained and managed facilities:

A program with effectively maintained and managed facilities is the only program that offers effective Energy Management. The quantity of technological equipment has nothing to do with the success of the energy management program.

4. Good Maintenance practices:

To attain the highest rates of return on Energy Conservation, it is important to keep in mind the maintenance practices in the program. We know that Great Maintenance and Successful Energy Management go hand in hand, so simply by performing maintenance, we can achieve success in any energy management programs.

5. Preventive and Reactive Maintenance:

Despite the funding limitations, we know that waiting for any crisis to take place is a waste of time, i.e., reactive maintenance is imprudence. On the contrary, preventive maintenance is critical for the program’s success. It can be ignored when systems are new, heat exchange systems are clean, seals are tight and calibrations are precise. However, as the system ages, these items need care or preventive maintenance.

6. Distinction between Maintenance and Energy Management:

One should know the clear distinction between Maintenance and Energy Management. Cleaning and fixing of equipment for better use come under good maintenance while installation of more efficient equipment comes under good energy management. Both of these serve different purposes. It is very important to remember their differences whenever a budget is being prepared for any program.

7. Automated Energy Management Systems:

Even the most overrated technologies of automated energy management systems cannot recompense for a poor HVAC system design. No automation can bring more performance out of any system components if heating and cooling of loads is incorrectly calculated or if the set of equipment is inappropriate.