scholarly journals Elucidating the energy-utilization patterns for five methods of groundnut cake (Kulikuli) production

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Rahman Akinoso ◽  
Kazeem Koledoye Olatoye ◽  
Yoyinsola Rukayat Adedokun
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Unit Operation ◽  
Groundnut Cake ◽  
Frying Process

Food industry remains an integral part of the energy-intensive industries. In order to minimise the operating and maintenance cost in the industry, the cost of energy consumption should be monitored. Therefore, energy requirements in groundnut cake production for five alternative methods were elucidated. Groundnut cake was produced using five different methods and energy used for each unit operation was calculated using standard equations. Major energy sources for the production of groundnut cake were fuel, human labour and electrical energy. Sensory attributes of the products were determined by panellists. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and analysis of variance at p≤0.05. Total energy consumed by the traditional and semi-mechanized processes 1-4 were 31,629.12 kJ, 8079.74 kJ, 7932.94 kJ, 8730.58 kJ, and 8519.8 kJ, respectively. Energy intensity for traditional and semi-mechanized processes 1-4 were 9210.93 kJ/kg, 2107.39 kJ/kg, 2069.10 kJ/kg, 2277.15 kJ/kg and 2222.17 kJ/kg, respectively. The frying process was the most energy intensive in both traditional and semi-mechanized process 3 with the energy of 13193.28 kJ and 2232.12 kJ, respectively. Peeling and slicing consumed the least amount of energy (60.4 kJ) in all processes. In semi-mechanized processes 1, 2 and 4, the dry-milling emerged the most energy consuming, with energy of 2240 kJ, 2240 kJ and 2145.6 kJ, respectively. Although, groundnut cake that was produced by traditional method was the most acceptable by the panellist, there was no outright rejection of any sample. Energy consumption pattern and quality attributes of kulikuli produced from traditional and semi-mechanisation of production methods were influenced by the type of unit operation, the technology involved and the size of the equipment used. Semi-mechanised methods required the low energy consumption in the production of acceptable kulikuli.

scholarly journals Energy conservation potentials of an office buildings in Northern Nigeria: A case study of Katsina secretariat complex

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 629
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rabiu Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Office Buildings ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Consumption Pattern

<p>The importance of energy conservation in our contemporary world cannot be overemphasized, efficient utilization of energy has significant impact in improving economy at all levels of human endeavour. No doubt, adequate and appropriate utilization of energy especially electrical energy boosts up any organizational developmental activities. Recently, research interest has emphasis towards efficient energy utilization and energy conservation as the effective means of reducing energy consumption in buildings thereby reducing its maintenance cost. This paper investigated and analysed the energy consumption characteristics of Katsina state secretariat complex for the period of 3 years (i.e. from 2014 to 2016) based on site surveys and analysis of the energy end users present, using the records of electricity utility bills and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), being the two energy carriers of the complex. Records have shown that, the secretariat complex average electricity and AGO annual consumptions were found as 1045661.95 kWh and 116650.33 litres of AGO (which is equivalent to 1250491.54 kWh) respectively. The investigation revealed a distinct consumption pattern, indicating peak energy consumption during the hot months of April to August due to significant air conditioning requirements. The result of the investigation of the energy conservation potentials in the secretariat complex have shown that, energy savings of up to 6.5% of the total energy can be achieved by switching-off all security lights during the day. While turning off the air conditioners in the early morning hours of between 8am to 10am would provide a saving of up to 19% of the total energy. Furthermore, a saving of 16.5% of the total energy can be achieved when the incandescent lamps are replaced with the energy efficient ones. The energy conserving measures (ECMs) followed in this research has shown significant savings in terms of both energy and cost, and if well implemented can give way for a sustainable energy management of similar office buildings in future.</p>

Monitoring of Pumping Unit Operation in Indicators of Energy Efficiency of its Work

2014 ◽  
Vol 630 ◽  
pp. 158-165
Author(s):  
Mykola I. Sotnyk ◽  
Serhii Sapozhnikov ◽  
Kateryna Prykhodko
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Technological Process ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Unit Operation ◽  
Electrical Energy Consumption ◽  
Pumping Unit

The influence of pumping unit’s elements on the overall energyefficiency of its work is viewed in the article. The areas of pumping unit’s operation effectiveness are identified and evaluated within the field of his QH characteristics and efficiency of its use in real technological process. The methodology of pumping unit’s operation evaluation in different modes through indicators of unit electrical energy consumption is developed.

scholarly journals Present Situation of Electrical Energy Demand, Supply, Projection of Demand-supply and Renewable Energy Utilization and Progress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Nazmul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Power Development ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

<p>A brief overview of present electricity demand, supply, projection of them and renewable energy generation and progress has been presented in this paper. Electricity is the major source of power for most of the country's economic activities. According to the Bangladesh Power Development Board in July 2018, 90 percent of the population had access to electricity. However per capita energy consumption in Bangladesh is considered low. The country has a very limited energy reserve; small amounts of oil, coal and countable natural gas reserves. The country suffers an internal energy struggle, as about 88% of the country’s power producing thermal plants are gas-based. To solve this problem, renewable energy is being used.</p>

Analysis of Rural Life Energy Consumption in Beijing and Suggestions on Coal Reduction

2014 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 1693-1696
Author(s):  
Yong Jie Zhang ◽  
Jian Yun Jiang ◽  
Jian Dong Ye ◽  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Meng Fu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Quality Measures ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Rural Life ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Consumption Structure ◽  
Consumption Situation ◽  
Regional Air Quality

Based on detailed investigation and research of rural life energy consumption situation in Beijing, conclusion is made that the current coal-dominated energy consumption pattern has caused environmental pollution and even health hazards. At the same time, low energy efficiency also leads to energy waste. To optimize rural energy consumption structure and improve regional air quality, measures of energy utilization according to local conditions and a balanced energy mix should be taken. Thus realize reduction and substitution of coal.

scholarly journals Present Situation of Electrical Energy Demand, Supply, Projection of Demand-supply and Renewable Energy Utilization and Progress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Nazmul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Power Development ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

<p>A brief overview of present electricity demand, supply, projection of them and renewable energy generation and progress has been presented in this paper. Electricity is the major source of power for most of the country's economic activities. According to the Bangladesh Power Development Board in July 2018, 90 percent of the population had access to electricity. However per capita energy consumption in Bangladesh is considered low. The country has a very limited energy reserve; small amounts of oil, coal and countable natural gas reserves. The country suffers an internal energy struggle, as about 88% of the country’s power producing thermal plants are gas-based. To solve this problem, renewable energy is being used.</p>

Light Environment Research in the Patio of College Teaching Building - Tiangong Building in Hubei Engineering College for Example

2014 ◽  
Vol 507 ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Jie Tan ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Meng Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Curtain Wall ◽  
Actual Measurement ◽  
Natural Lighting ◽  
Reduce Energy Consumption ◽  
High Benefit

The college teaching building which corridor inside would be spend large quantities of electrical energy for the corridor lighting during the day, and although the teaching building of atriums could obtain good natural lighting and the atrium space, but due to the design of the glass curtain wall and glass ceiling large energy consumption, even with high technology , such as wind towers or daylighting shutter, to reduce energy consumption, but the investment and maintenance cost is large. Patio with its strong vitality of Chinese traditional local-style dwelling houses and unique charm come down, therefore, will raise a reasonable applied to the teaching building is a kind of low technology design to obtain high benefit .This article analys the apply of patio in teaching building, Hubei engineering college for example, using the analysis software and actual measurement, obtain the effect of natural lighting in the teaching building which the patio used and the influence of patio structure on natural lighting.

scholarly journals A Planning Method for Energy Storage System of Integrated Community Energy System Considering Demand Response

2021 ◽  
Vol 252 ◽  
pp. 03009
Author(s):  
Jinghua Li ◽  
Chenbing Hua ◽  
Deyu Jiang ◽  
Qian Jiang ◽  
Kuihua Wu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Demand Response ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Planning Method ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Maintenance Cost

Demand response plays a significant role in peak load shifting, storage capacity configuration and renewable energy utilization. A bi-level planning method for energy storage system of integrated community energy system considering the demand response is proposed in this paper. In the upper level, the investment cost of electrical energy storage and thermal energy storage, operation and maintenance cost and fuel cost of the integrated community energy system, as well as the compensation cost to the energy consumer, are considered; in the lower level, the responded demand of the energy consumer is taken into consideration to minimize the energy bill of the energy consumer. An actual planning for energy storage system of integrated community energy system shows the effectiveness of the proposed method.

An effect of green energy utilization on Industrial development in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Sandip Patil ◽  
◽  
Ketan Dhande ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Energy Sources

India is a developing country, with a population of about 1,387,297,452. India requires a lot of energy both for development and running all its systems smoothly. Most of the energy consumed in India is in electrical form. The electrical energy consumption of India is around 1,137.00 billion kWh of electric energy per year. When counted per person, this energy comes to an average of around 841 kWh. When looking at the tactical data given out by the Indian government, 80% of the total electrical energy is produced using fossil fuels, even though there is a lot of abundant availability of renewable energy here in India. This paper studies the various renewable energy sources currently utilized in various sectors in India. This paper looks at the effect of technical efficiency gains on energy use in industrial, agricultural, and other sectors in India, at varying levels of aggregation. This paper gives the present status of energy sources and utilization areas. Although around 80% of the average temperature zone is available in the Indian subcontinent, the electrical energy produced in India via solar energy is less than around 1.3% of total consumption. India currently produces 63.730 GW, which is very less when compared to the total energy required. Similarly, India produces 32 GW of electrical energy from the wind sector, which is very little compared to the total energy consumption.

Energy Consumption Pattern of Residential Buildings: Case Study of Residential Area in Batu Pahat, Johor

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junaidah Jailani ◽  
◽  
Norsyalifa Mohamad ◽  
Muhammad Amirul Omar ◽  
Hauashdh Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Air Conditioners ◽  
Residential Sector ◽  
Waste Energy ◽  
Main Factor ◽  
Energy Consumption Pattern

According to the National Energy Balance report released by the Energy Commission of Malaysia in 2016, the residential sector uses 21.6% of the total energy in Malaysia. Residents waste energy through inefficient energy consumption and a lack of awareness. Building occupants are considered the main factor that influences energy consumption in buildings, and to change energy consumption on an overall scale, it is crucial to change individual behaviour. Therefore, this study focused on analysing the energy consumption pattern and the behaviour of consumers towards energy consumption in their homes in the residential area of Batu Pahat, Johor. A self-administrated questionnaire approach was employed in this study. The findings of this study showed that the excessive use of air conditioners was a significant factor in the increasing electricity bills of homeowners as well as the inefficient use of electrical appliances. Also, this study determined the effect of awareness on consumer behaviour. This study recommends ways to help minimise energy consumption in the residential area.

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