Systematization of Energy and Operating Data Monitoring Systems as Standardized Measure to Increase Energy Efficiency in Industry

Abstract

The present thesis deals with energy management in general and energy monitoring sys-tems in particular. Against the background of global resource scarcity and rising energy pric-es, it gets more and more important to increase the efficiency of energy usage. Based on the international standard ISO 50001, requirements for a systematized energy and operating data monitoring system are developed. In this context, legal provisions in different countries are examined. The lineup of costs versus the benefits of monitoring systems underlines their potential compared to other energy efficiency measures. In order to simplify the implementa-tion of such systems in industrial companies, this thesis has the objective to develop a standardized approach. Two selection processes based on defined assessment criteria and weighting factors are the result. This leads to the identification of main energy consumers first and in the second step to a ranking of consumers that are recommended to be integrat-ed in a monitoring system. The method is implemented using a spreadsheet program com-bined with the JEVis system of the Envidatec GmbH. The application to an existing industrial company verifies the reasonable functionality.

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