Optimization of Systems Energy Efficiency and Creation of Energy Reserve for Manufacturing and Process activities at Coleus Packaging (Pty) Ltd using Modern Energy Management Technologies

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Management, grade: 80%, University of Derby (College of Engineering and Technology), course: Master of Science in Professional Engineering, language: English, abstract: This paper is based on an implemented industrial energy efficiency optimisation project. The purpose of this project is to work with the Coleus Packaging Facility's top Management in strategizing and exploring an approach towards elevating the already initiated steps to implementing an Energy Management System (EnMS) programme in order to Optimize Energy utilisation with an aim of optimising Energy utilization, creating an energy reserve, improve asset Reliability as well as reduce tCO2 footprint without compromising Product quality and Output. The result of which adds to better bottom line and making the world greener and more sustainable. Key activities in this exercise have been: Energy Audit and Analysis, Identify and communicate to Coleus Packaging senior Management on potential cost savings as a result of better energy management practices at the Facility, Provide expert advice on implementation methodology on all my recommendations that will have been approved.

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