Title :
Various procedures to reduce a mine´s compressed air usage
Author :
Schutte, AJ ; Kleingeld, M. ; Vosloo, J.
Author_Institution :
North West Univ., Potchefstroom, South Africa
Abstract :
This article focuses on the results from the various procedures employed to reduce a mine´s compressed air usage and consequently the electrical energy consumption. The case studies are from DSM projects investigated and implemented on mine compressed air systems.
Keywords :
compressed air systems; demand side management; energy conservation; energy consumption; mining; DSM project; daily cost saving; electrical energy consumption; energy efficiency; mine compressed air system; peak reduction; Compressors; Frequency modulation; Manganese; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy (ICUE), 2011 Proceedings of the 8th Conference on the
Conference_Location :
Cape Town
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1745-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9814311-6-1
