Energy and Electrical Audit
Energy and Electrical Audit
Energy and Electrical Audit
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Abstract: The energy audit is the key to a systematic approach to decision-making in the field of energy management. Energy
efficiency is essential for the supply and use of energy throughout the sector through optimal management. Energy management
and energy audit to reduce costs by saving energy for various types of industries, institutions, hospitals, residential areas, etc.
KIIT University is one of such progressive University that for see the future that it hired EnerVision, a Private Third-Party
company to conduct such an audit, and we as a Team of BEE Certified Energy auditors, accepted this proposal and conducted
an audit in first week of March. The Key findings 0f the audit and the general procedure, Equipment’s, Methodology and
Synopsis is presented in the report. These management and audit discover areas where there is electricity waste and implement
efficient and appropriate energy use through effective energy management and auditing methods, the environment too can be
protected. Energy and money can be saved without affecting the natural and quality work performed in each department. This
article briefly explains the process of energy audits and energy management in and around buildings.
Keywords: Energy Management, energy audit, energy conservation, environment, electricity
I. INTRODUCTION
Energy is one of the main inputs for the economic growth of any country. One of such major form of energy is Electricity, as
electricity being energy, it is necessary to see how the use, distribution and consumption is done, to better achieve this, energy audit
is done. It is a comprehensive process of evaluating the energy usage of a building, process, or system, with the aim of identifying
opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. The audit typically involves a detailed examination of energy
flows within the system, including the energy inputs and outputs, as well as an analysis of the efficiency of various components
such as lighting, heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. The goal of an energy audit is to identify areas where energy is being
wasted and to recommend measures to reduce energy consumption, which can lead to significant cost savings and environmental
benefits. An energy audit can be performed on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and can be conducted by qualified
professionals or through self-assessment tools. The audit report typically includes recommendations for energy-efficient practices,
such as upgrading equipment and systems, improving insulation, optimizing lighting and temperature controls, and incorporating
renewable energy sources. Pressure on electric utilities is rising as the current transmission and distribution system tools.
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B. System Safety
1) Grounding topology and efficacy of earth pits using Online earth resistance tester.
2) Detection of hot spots in the electrical power distribution using thermal imaging
3) Visual Inspection of major equipment and proper protective instruments and relays and safety interlocks
4) Assessment of Maintenance practices affecting safety
5) Study of AMCs for critical and major equipment and systems
6) Review of logs being maintained
7) Check on status of power Cables, routing and terminations
8) Taking Stock of redundancy, standby and source changeovers
9) Ascertaining that the SLD is on “as built’ basis
10) Need and presence of integration of systems for safety
III. METHODOLOGY
Power Quality Monitoring at the Main LT source of Power at the service entrance and output of the UPS systems. The data logging
to be done using EN 50160 compliant three phase, four wire power analyzers. The below mentioned parameters will get logged over
time duration of 24 hours:
A. Power Quality Data Logging
1) Dips and Swells in the voltages
2) Brown outs/Interruption in the voltages
3) Rapid voltage changes in the voltages
4) Flicker in the voltages
5) RMS level voltage variations
6) Unbalance in the voltages
7) Harmonics in the voltages
8) Power Frequency variations
9) Review of the knowledge of existing facility staffs on emergency operation
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b) Site Details
KIIT University Campus-16 is receiving power from a single source of State’s Electricity supply board at 33 KV and its main feeder
is located in the campus-6 control room main LT panel.
There is one Oil cooled type transformer of Universal Transformers Make of rating. The transformers were maintained well and no
leakage of oil from the transformer was noticed. The records were checked and found satisfactory.
Feeder and Cable are capable of catering power to the respective loads. As per the record all feeders and protection devices are
tested annually. However, most of the feeders are found heating.
Power factor is maintained at the source with the help of Automatic power factor correction system which is operating in auto mode.
Hence it is recommended to have a real time power factor correction panel in place of the Existing Power Factor correction system.
This will help in improving the power quality along with power factor and reduce TD losses.
LT Panel and rooms need to be kept clean. Breakers are serviced on a yearly basis. Panels are properly earthed at two points.
Cable’s end terminations are in good condition and no heating was noticed at the cable termination. Transformers winding
temperature is normal.
There are a total four buildings in the campus-16 to which the electrical supply is provided from campus-16 LT panel.
IV. OBSERVATION
A. Transformer
Physical observation
1) One 750 KVA Oil cooled transformer is installed and is catering power to hostel and admin buildings.
2) The Foundation of Transformer found normal.
3) Transformer is free from oil leak.
4) Silica gel found normal.
5) PM & Oil filtration of all the transformers are done annually.
6) Body and neutral earthing are in good condition.
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V1 (d:h:min:
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 231.30 212.00 238.60 V 1:00:00:00
rms s)
V2
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 232.78 216.60 240.30 V 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min: s)
rms
V3 (d:h:min:
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 232.56 223.80 239.90 V 1:00:00:00
rms s)
VNE (d:h:min:
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 0.00 0.00 0.00 V 1:00:00:00
rms s)
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2) Urms
Voltage of 3 phase is given in the table for the date of 2nd march 2023 of duration 1 hour using power quality meter
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Figure 3; Current distribution along 3 phases, Load is distributed uniformly in all the phases.
4) VThdr
Voltage Harmonics are the result of nonlinear loads that convert AC line voltage to DC. Harmonics flow into the electrical system
because of nonlinear electronic switching devices, such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), computer power supplies and energy-
efficient lighting. Voltage Harmonics looks good in the table for the date of 2nd march 2023 of duration 1 hour using power quality
meter
Table 4; Voltage Harmonics
Name Date Time Avg Min Max Units Duration Units
V1
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.571 1 2.3 %r 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
THDr
V2 THDr 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.584 0.9 2.3 %r 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
V3
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.592 0.9 2.2 %r 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
THDr
.
Figure 4; Voltage Harmonics, the values are normal and are within the limit
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5) AThdr
Current harmonics originate because of the presence of non-linear loads like variable speed drives, inverters, UPS, television sets, PCs,
semiconductors. Current Harmonics looks good in the table for the date of 2nd march 2023 of duration 1 hour using power quality
meter
Table 5; Current Harmonics
Name Date Time Avg Min Max Units Duration Units
A1
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 7.092 4.3 10.9 %r 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
THDr
A2 THDr 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 9.081 4.4 18.8 %r 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
A3
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 10.905 6.4 19.9 %r 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
THDr
Figure 5; Current harmonic values are low and within the limit except in the B-phase which is little on the higher side.
6) Power (KW)
Power measures the rate of electrical energy transfer by an electric circuit per unit of time. Denoted by P and measured using the SI unit
of power which is watt or one joule per second. The power consumption is given in the table for the date of 2nd march 2023 of
duration 1 hour using power quality meter
Table 6; Power Consumption
Name Date Time Avg Min Max Units Duration Units
P1 (W) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 62.679 30.357 140.982 W 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
P2 (W) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 59.606 28.056 147.763 W 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
P3 (W) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 58.362 27.946 136.284 W 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
PT (W) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 180.647 87.125 421.175 W 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
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7) Power Factor
Power factor (PF) is the ratio of working power, measured in kilowatts (kW), to apparent power, measured in kilovolt amperes (kVA).
Apparent power, also known as demand, is the measure of the amount of power used to run machinery and equipment during a certain
period. It is found by multiplying (kVA = V x A). The power Factor is given in the table for the date of 2nd march 2023 of duration 1
hour using power quality meter
Table 7; Power factor of the panel across 1 hour span
Name Date Time Avg Min Max Duration Units
PF1 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.00 0.98 1.00 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
PF2 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 0.99 0.97 1.00 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
PF3 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.00 0.97 1.00 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
PFT 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.00 0.98 1.00 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
Figure 7; Power factor of the panel across 1 hour span, Avg Power factor values are good.
8) Energy
Energy is the capacity to do work, so electrical energy determines the capacity provided for the electricity consumed per unit time.
Cumulating the total Energy consumed, it can be calculated that Werther the loads are matched and distributed promptly or not, this
will also give a brief idea how much energy we are consuming and may help in getting possible measures to save it. The whole aspect
of this work is to inspect and analyze the power system in the site and check Werther any faults and or any imbalances are seen, this
will help to improve the process on how the energy is consumed. For such the whole loads needs to be balanced and the power
consumption needs to be recorded,
It also provides a method on how energy flow changes during time, which will allow us to check Whether there are any faulty systems
that are taking unnecessary power. For instance, if compressor of a HVAC is faulty, The graph can give us an idea that when the
compressor is on, multiple energy than required than normal consumption, Allowing us to know the fault in it.
Table 8; The Energy consumption for the date of 2nd march 2023 of duration 1 hour using power quality meter. The total unit
consumption during this recording session that is for one day is 4335 units
Name Date Time Max Units Duration Units
Ep1 (Wh) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.50 Wh 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
Ep2
02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.43 Wh 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
(Wh)
Ep3 (Wh) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 1.40 Wh 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
EpT (Wh) 02-03-2023 12:46 PM 4.34 Wh 1:00:00:00 (d:h:min:s)
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B. Fire safety
Table 13; Fire System Summary Sheet
S. N Observations Recommendation
1. Safety Signages: Place the danger signages with auto glow
Danger signages are absent at the electrical room doors as well as at the type on all the electrical room doors.
transformer yard gate. Place the auto glow type fire
Fire exit signages in all the buildings are provided. extinguisher signages in all
Fire extinguisher signages are absent in all the buildings. the locations.
2. Fire Extinguishers: It is recommended to install
ABC dry powder type, Co2 type & K type fire extinguishers are installed in a high-pressure fire suppression system for
all the locations of the campus-6. the data center.
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VI. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the energy audit has revealed several opportunities for energy savings and efficiency improvements in the campus
building. By implementing the recommended measures, the building can significantly reduce its energy consumption, lower its
carbon footprint, and save on energy costs in the long run. The findings of the energy audit suggest that the building can benefit
from improvements in lighting, HVAC systems, insulation, and other areas. The recommendations provided in the report are based
on careful analysis and consideration of the building's energy usage patterns, as well as industry best practices and standards.
It is recommended that the building owner or manager consider implementing the recommended measures in a phased manner,
starting with the ones that offer the highest return on investment. A thorough review of the energy audit report with a qualified
energy consultant can provide further guidance on prioritizing the recommendations based on their potential benefits and feasibility.
Overall, the energy audit report provides a roadmap for the audited building to improve its energy efficiency, reduce its
environmental impact, and increase its overall sustainability. As we all know, energy efficiency is the wave of the future. The world
is quickly moving towards energy sustainability. At the same time the mankind is trying to re-establish the connection it once had
with the nature. An energy efficient building is a step toward the direction of renewable energy, environmental protection, and
sustainable living.
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