Energy Management for the Metals Industry

This book is directed toward energy managers, engineers, supervisors, and managers working in the materials industry who want to reduce their energy usage. It explains both general energy management methods and those areas specific to the metals and materials industry. It discusses the benefits and reasons for an energy management program and requirements to begin an energy program. It covers defining and measuring performance and setting baselines and benchmarking your plant and processes. It discusses analyzing data, identifying projects, improving process, and setting goals and creating an action plan. It also covers controlling and evaluating progress.

Discusses the benefits and reasons for an energy management program and requirements to begin an energy program, Covers defining and measuring performance and setting baselines and benchmarking your plant and processes. Discusses analyzing data, identifying projects, improving process, and setting goals and creating an action plan. Covers controlling and evaluating progress. Helps the reader understand energy measurements including electricity, natural gas, and coal and critical KPI’s.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Commit to the Program
Chapter 3 : Define and Measure Performance
Chapter 4 : Analyze Data and Identify Projects
Chapter 5 : Do the Improvements
Chapter 6 : Control and Evaluate Progress

Appendix I : General Energy Resources
Appendix II : Materials Specific Resources
Appendix III : 250 Ways to Reduce Industrial Utility Costs
Appendix IV : Materials Specific Energy Saving Ideas
References
Index

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