Towards Cooling Tower Efficiency-An Energy Audit Approach

• Main Authors: Alwin, Long Su Weng, Atnaw, Samson M., Roziah, Zailan, Muhamad Muhtazam, Noor Din
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2017
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/18159/1/Towards%20Cooling%20Tower%20Efficiency-An%20Energy%20Audit%20Approach.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/18159/; https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2017/25/matecconf_fluid2017_02011.pdf

This research studied the power generation trends from national grid and gas for a period of 4 years. Energy audit of critical systems like this is needful for optimal energy utilization. An energy audit was carried outon 6 industrial cooloing towers and their annual operating cost calculated. Variable speed drive suggested was installed and corresponding annual energy savings of 114,900 kWh/year cost saving of RM30,000 was achieved at a case study plant located in Malaysia. Cooling towers with smart systems was recommended for higher energy savings.