scholarly journals Paving the way for the optimization of water consumption in the steelmaking processes: barriers, analysis and KPIs definition

2020 ◽  
Vol 108 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Annunziata Branca ◽  
Ismael Matino ◽  
Valentina Colla ◽  
Alice Petrucciani ◽  
Amarjit Kuor Maria Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
Steel Sector ◽  
Water Treatments

The efficient use of water resources is one of the main challenges of the steel sector, according to the European Union water policy. On this subject, monitoring and optimization systems, linked to the innovative water treatments, represent important tools to improve water management and the related energy use. The present paper describes a part of the work developed in the early stage of the project entitled “Water and related energy Hub Advanced Management system in steelworks – WHAM”, which is co-funded by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. The project aims at optimizing water consumption in the steelworks through a holistic combination of on-line monitoring and optimisation and innovative water treatment technologies. As different aspects affect water use in the steelmaking processes, in the first part of the paper, the main technical barriers and factors, that can impact on reuse and recirculation of wastewater and energy efficiency, are analysed. The main constraints on water management in the steel sector, such as fresh water availability, its quality and local legal requirements, were considered in order to maximise the water reuse and recycling. Furthermore, the main barriers, such as environmental issues and several costs, were investigated. In the second part of the paper, a set of Key Performance Indicators are listed. They aim at assessing and monitoring the water management sustainability in a holistic way, both in terms of environmental and economic performances, as well as of new water treatments efficiency and their economic viability. Key Performance Indicators will be used to monitor the efficiency of water management, aiming at achieving significant increase of performances. On the other hand, some of these indicators will be used as objective functions for problems optimization. The computation of the selected Key Performance Indicators will take into account both industrial data and results from simulations that will be carried out after the development of suitable tools in order to assess the feasibility of some relevant process modifications or the applications of new technologies.

scholarly journals Key Performance Indicators for an Energy Community Based on Sustainable Technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8789
Author(s):  
Giovanni Bianco ◽  
Barbara Bonvini ◽  
Stefano Bracco ◽  
Federico Delfino ◽  
Paola Laiolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Green Energy

As reported in the “Clean energy for all Europeans package” set by the EU, a sustainable transition from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy is necessary to improve the quality of life of citizens and the livability in cities. The exploitation of renewable sources, the improvement of energy performance in buildings and the need for cutting-edge national energy and climate plans represent important and urgent topics to be faced in order to implement the sustainability concept in urban areas. In addition, the spread of polygeneration microgrids and the recent development of energy communities enable a massive installation of renewable power plants, high-performance small-size cogeneration units, and electrical storage systems; moreover, properly designed local energy production systems make it possible to optimize the exploitation of green energy sources and reduce both energy supply costs and emissions. In the present paper, a set of key performance indicators is introduced in order to evaluate and compare different energy communities both from a technical and environmental point of view. The proposed methodology was used in order to assess and compare two sites characterized by the presence of sustainable energy infrastructures: the Savona Campus of the University of Genoa in Italy, where a polygeneration microgrid has been in operation since 2014 and new technologies will be installed in the near future, and the SPEED2030 District, an urban area near the Campus where renewable energy power plants (solar and wind), cogeneration units fed by hydrogen and storage systems are planned to be installed.

scholarly journals Demand-side management strategies based on energy key perfomance indicators in real-time: Case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Sandra Milena Tellez- Gutierrez ◽  
Oscar German Duarte Velasco ◽  
Javier Rosero García
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Demand Side Management ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Advanced Metering

This paper sets out features of traditional Energy Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) employed in energy management programs; then, new indicators are proposed based on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) usage. These indicators make it possible to directly relate the amount of energy, type of end use and user consumption patterns. Analysis of AMI system information enables planning for differentiated Demand-Side Management (DSM) strategies. A case study developed at Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Bogotá campus is presented, which proposes new Energy Key Performance Indicators in Real Time. These indicators enable information analysis and DSM strategies that are appropriate for new technologies and that are aimed at increasing energy efficiency. Additionally, this paper presents the factors that have to be taken into account when implementing KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and the decision-making process. This results in variable overall energy savings between 5 and 40%, according to the DSM strategy implemented.

Establishing Key Performance Indicators to Measure the Benefit of Introducing the Facilities Manager at an Early Stage in the Building Information Modeling Process

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-51
Author(s):  
Barry McAuley ◽  
Alan Hore ◽  
Roger West
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Modeling Process ◽  
Building Information ◽  
Potential Benefits

The Facilities Manager occupies a unique position within the lifecycle of a building asset, as he/she is one of the only Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) and Facilities Management (FM) professionals who is in a position to view the product of the entire design and build process and is responsible for the operational phase which incurs approximately five times the initial capital cost. Despite the potential benefits that the Facilities Manager offers, this profession still does not command the recognition it deserves within the AEC/FM sector. This is beginning to change through the introduction of Building Information Modelling (BIM). In order for the BIM process to be maximised it is imperative that the Facilities Manager plays a much more important role within the design and construction process. Despite this, at present the role of the Facilities Manager within this process is still uncertain with no set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) or role designation being specified to date. This paper outlines how the Facilities Manager can play a pivotal role in the BIM process and, in particular, will aim to establish the basis for a number of KPIs by Facility Managers which will in turn lead to a more robust Lean FM practice.

Water management of big events

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 477-482
Author(s):  
M. Meggeneder ◽  
K.-H. Rosenwinkel
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Wastewater Disposal ◽  
Sports Events ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Economic Expectations ◽  
Big Events

Highly frequented big events play an increasing role in modern, leisure-oriented society. If you wish to host world exhibitions, trade fairs, sports events or other fairs you not only have to aim for sufficient visitors to match your economic expectations. As well as extensive use of service industries, the provision of a sufficient and reliable water supply, a wastewater disposal and sanitary equipment is crucial. In this article advice to prepare for big events and performance indicators for the consumption of venues will be given. Furthermore predictions on water consumption, ways to reduce the consumption and contractual aspects will be touched on.

scholarly journals INDEX OF CIRCULARITY OF MATERIAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Sergej Evtushenko ◽  
Filipp Burcev
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Engineering Systems ◽  
Energy Materials ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Related Energy ◽  
Effective Use

The article discusses the methodology for assessing the degree of cyclical use of resources, during the determination of the residual resource of engineering systems during the operation of buildings. The proposed key performance indicators measure various parameters that are not directly related: energy, materials, social impact, and are both quantitative and qualitative indicators. Consequently, the proposed methodology performs the procedure for calculating indicators independently, which in turn allows the effective use of materials at the design stage of buildings, as well as during their operation. In this article, a methodology for calculating the recycling index of materials is obtained.

Optimalisasi Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Melalui Pendekatan Balance Scorecard Upaya Mengimplementasikan Performance Management System (PMS) Pada Perguruan Tinggi

CCIT Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
Untung Rahardja ◽  
Muhamad Yusup Eva ◽  
Rosyifa Rosyifa
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Management System ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Performance Measurement System ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Successful Implementation

SQL Server Reporting Services is a way to analyze data, create reports using the indicators and gauges. Indicators are minimal gauges that convey the state of a single data value at a glance, and most are used to represent the state of Key Performance Indicators. Manage and harmonize the performance of an institution's educational institutions, especially universities with the performance of individuals or resources, no doubt is one of the essential elements for the success of an entity of the institution. Integrate the performance of an educational institution with individual performance is not an easy process, and therefore required a systematic approach to manage it. Implementation of a strategic management system based Balanced Scorecard can be used as a performance measurement system that will continuously monitor the successful implementation of the strategy of any public educational institution and measure the performance of its resources in a comprehensive and balanced, not the quantity but the emphasis is more concerned with the quality, so the performance of educational institutions at any time can be known clearly. Contribution of Key Performance Indicators to manage and harmonize the performance of any public institution is a solution in providing information to realize the extent of work that has set targets, identify and monitor measures of success, of course, with performance indicators show a clear, specific and measurable.

Strategic planning in grassland farming: Principles andapplications

1997 ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
W.J. Parker ◽  
N.M. Shadbolt ◽  
D.I. Gray
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Farm Business ◽  
Pastoral Farming ◽  
Financial Environment

Three levels of planning can be distinguished in grassland farming: strategic, tactical and operational. The purpose of strategic planning is to achieve a sustainable long-term fit of the farm business with its physical, social and financial environment. In pastoral farming, this essentially means developing plans that maximise and best match pasture growth with animal demand, while generating sufficient income to maintain or enhance farm resources and improvements, and attain personal and financial goals. Strategic plans relate to the whole farm business and are focused on the means to achieve future needs. They should be routinely (at least annually) reviewed and monitored for effectiveness through key performance indicators (e.g., Economic Farm Surplus) that enable progress toward goals to be measured in a timely and cost-effective manner. Failure to link strategy with control is likely to result in unfulfilled plans. Keywords: management, performance

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