Demand Control For Industrial Energy Savings

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Industrial energy management is a task required for efficient industrial engineering and facilities management across many fields. A significant portion of this job is that of demand control. Depending on the maximum power demand placed by a facility on their utility provider, there is an associated fee. This demand is measured as the maximum power consumed within a 15 minute period for the regular billing term. As such, improper load scheduling could result in demand charges exceeding 50% of the total electrical bill.

With a suitable demand controller, such as the DemandMiser Maximum Demand Controller from EG Energy Controls, this fee can easily be reduced. As well, by reducing demand, total energy consumption can be dropped by up to 20%, depending on the situation. The Demand Miser is applied to an industrial electrical framework by controlling loads such as compressors, fan motors (through a variable speed drive), heaters, air conditioners, lighting or other non-essential loads. The Demand Miser senses through its data collection and interpretation system when a demand peak is occurring; it will then start shutting ...
... off various loads so that the energy demand is reduced. This simple safeguard can save money across any industry.

The system offers great communication and reporting features. Reports can be compared across facilities, filtered by size and energy, or any combination required. This information can be used for accurate incentive programs for a chain, the head office would be able to reward a specific branch for their energy conservation efforts. In addition, the system can be programmed to send alerts to designated personnel, informing them of the specific loads shed and demand characteristics. The installation is full of options, the system can be integrated with digital meters and its load shedding outputs can be connected to existing building management systems with dry contacts or relays.

The Demand Miser is appropriate for energy savings in any facility that is charged for peak demand usage. Whether a commercial application or industrial facility, demand control has a significant influence on profitability and efficiency. Accountants for these facilities can easily see the benefits when the reports come in from the Demand Miser and the energy bills arrive each month cheaper.

The benefits extend beyond the facility where the Demand Miser is installed. The utilities providing the power for this facility are under less strain, and can thus supply for the demand across their whole jurisdiction without risk of brownouts, or having to turn on expensive secondary power plants. By smoothing demand, power is spread more evenly and as much as is necessary at a given time. Keeping the industry running smoothly, safely and efficient, that is the way of the Demand Miser.

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