30 Questions
What is the primary goal of managing energy?
To reduce energy costs for competitive advantage
What is the typical payback period for most opportunities found in an energy survey?
Less than two years
Why is energy security a crucial aspect of energy management?
To mitigate risks associated with temporary shortages or outages
What is the estimated half-life of state-of-the-art energy technologies?
Ten years
What is a likely consequence of a small decrease in energy supply?
A significant price shock
Why is it essential to have a strategic plan for long-range energy management?
To minimize the risk of major problems
What can infrared cameras be used to find?
Electrical equipment, wet insulation, and roof leaks
What is a good rule of thumb for infrared scans?
If one safety hazard is found, then that has paid for the cost of the scan for the entire facility
Why is a true root-mean-square (RMS) meter preferred for voltmeters or multimeters?
It is necessary for greatest accuracy where harmonics might be involved
What is a common requirement for buildings from many insurers?
Yearly infrared scans
What is a benefit of using a clamp-on feature for measuring currents in conductors?
It is more convenient and relatively inexpensive
What is a useful instrument for determining operating voltages on electrical equipment when the nameplate is worn off or missing?
Inexpensive voltmeter
What is energy efficiency often viewed as?
A resource option like coal, oil or natural gas
What happens to pollution levels when Incandescent lamps are replaced with LED's?
They decrease by 1/8th
Why is energy efficiency important today?
Because it is the most cost-effective means of mitigating global climatic change
What percentage of global primary energy demand is accounted for by the industrial sector?
41 per cent
What is the primary goal of energy efficiency?
To use less energy to perform the same function
Since when has energy efficiency been in practice?
Since the first oil crisis in 1973
What is a key consideration when selecting an ammeter?
True RMS capability
What is essential for energy management employees to have?
Good communication and motivational skills
What can be estimated by comparing readings from an old non-RMS ammeter and a true RMS ammeter?
Harmonic content
What is a key feature of a portable hand-held wattmeter and power factor meter?
Clamp-on feature
Why are employees in manufacturing plants a valuable resource for energy management?
They know how to make equipment run more efficiently
What was the top-ranked job-related factor in a study done by Hersey and Blanchard in 1977?
Full appreciation for work done
What type of equipment is used to estimate the combustion efficiency of furnaces and boilers?
Combustion analyzer
What is a characteristic of digital combustion analysis equipment?
Provides a combustion efficiency percentage
What is the first step in the energy audit process?
Collecting information about the facility's operation and past record of utility bills
Why are employees' ideas for energy management often unsolicited?
Because there is no mechanism in place for them to have an input
What is an advantage of using a true RMS wattmeter or power factor meter?
Greater accuracy in the presence of harmonics
What is essential for a productive energy management program?
A structured method of soliciting employees' ideas
Learn about the introduction to energy management, its challenges, and economic benefits. Discover the importance of implementing technical changes within economic limits and minimizing disruptions.
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