Research Article
A novel systematic and comprehensive method for identification of energy-saving measures
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.164827, author={K. Jemmad and A. Hmidat and A. Saad}, title={A novel systematic and comprehensive method for identification of energy-saving measures}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Energy Web}, volume={7}, number={30}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={EW}, year={2020}, month={5}, keywords={Energy saving, energy audit, identification, sterilization}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.164827} }
- K. Jemmad
A. Hmidat
A. Saad
Year: 2020
A novel systematic and comprehensive method for identification of energy-saving measures
EW
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.164827
Abstract
Energy savings are driven by technological solutions along with behavioural changes and managerial decisions. A systematic and comprehensive method of identification of energy-saving measures can be a powerful tool for that purpose. Within this context, we propose a simplified, systematic and comprehensive method to bridge gaps of usual approaches. It was built by combining consecutively 3 developed tools: an energy-saving model, a process-oriented decomposition approach and a multi-criteria decision-making analysis of alternative energy-saving solutions. The outcome is a matrix filled with energy saving measures by corresponding sub-processes in lines to energy parameters such as energy sufficiency or output losses in columns. A central sterile service department in a university hospital in Morocco was analysed at the operating phase. Via this method, we could systematically and fluently list all viable energy-saving features. Concretely, the modernity of the installation confined the margin of manoeuvre to managerial and behavioural measures. The multi-criteria decision-making analysis process applied on steam generator of autoclaves highlighted many instructive points on induction heating development potential despite of its qualitative character.
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