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LECTURE 2_Data Recording and Processing

The document outlines the process of data recording and processing in mechanical engineering, focusing on energy and fuel usage analysis. It emphasizes the importance of collecting utility and fuel data to identify inefficiencies and improve energy management. The document details the structure of an Energy Data Sheet, which includes various metrics for tracking energy consumption, costs, and production efficiency.

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LECTURE 2_Data Recording and Processing

The document outlines the process of data recording and processing in mechanical engineering, focusing on energy and fuel usage analysis. It emphasizes the importance of collecting utility and fuel data to identify inefficiencies and improve energy management. The document details the structure of an Energy Data Sheet, which includes various metrics for tracking energy consumption, costs, and production efficiency.

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DATA RECORDING AND PROCESSING

Prepared by Reuben P. Mugusi

ATC- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING


DATA RECORDING AND PROCESSING

 Data recording includes utility, fuel, and water


bills, as well as monthly production data.

 Provides the following baseline data:


• Annual normalized energy use and cost
• Monthly fluctuations in energy and cost
intensities per unit of production
• Presence of seasonal usage variation
• Average unit cost of each fuel used
• Gross energy performance between base and
current years and
• Cost and energy use trends over the years
Mechanical Eng.
COLLECTING UTILITY AND FUEL DATA
 To understand how energy and fuel are being used in
a facility—and to find opportunities for improving
efficiency.

 It’s essential to start by gathering relevant historical


data.

 This step forms the foundation for any energy


analysis or audit.

 To evaluate trends, identify inefficiencies, and


establish a baseline for improvements.
Mechanical Eng.
COLLECTING UTILITY AND FUEL DATA

Key Data to Collect


• Monthly Consumption Records:

• This includes:

• Utility bills (electricity, gas, etc.)

• Fuel bills (such as diesel, coal, LPG, etc.)

• Water bills (for processes involving water or


cooling)
• Monthly Production Data:

• Energy consumption should be evaluated in relation


to production output. For example, increased
energy use might be acceptable if production also
increased significantly.
Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA PROCESSING
 Organizing and analyzing energy consumption
information to identify usage patterns and
improve efficiency.
 It includes preparing
 Monthly Energy Data Sheets, where daily
records of electricity, fuel (liquid and solid), and
water consumption are maintained.
 These monthly records are then compiled into a
Yearly Energy Data Sheet by summing the
monthly data to obtain the total annual energy
usage,
 Helping track trends and support energy
management decisions.
Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

 Energy Data Sheet is used to record and analyze


energy use in a simple and organized way.

 It includes the following:

• A = Production Units: The number of items or


products made during the month.

• B = Electricity Usage: The total electricity


used, taken from the utility bill, measured in
kilowatt-hours (kWh).

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ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

C = Energy in GigaJoules (GJ): Electricity is


converted to a standard energy unit (GJ) using
the formula:

C = B × 0.0036.

This helps compare different types of energy


more easily.

D = Cost of Energy: The total amount paid for


electricity, also taken from the utility bill.

Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

 E = Demand (kVA): The peak power demand


recorded on the utility bill, measured in kilovolt-
amperes (kVA).

 F = Cost of Demand: Calculated by multiplying


the demand (E) by the cost per kVA:

 F = E × Cost per kVA

 G = Total Cost of Electricity: The full electricity


cost, including usage, demand, fixed charges,
and taxes:
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ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

 H = Fuel Quantity: The amount of fuel used


(e.g., in litres or kilograms).

 I = Fuel Energy in GJ: Fuel amounts are


converted into gigajoules (GJ) using standard
conversion factors provided in the spreadsheet.

 J = Cost of Fuels: The amount paid for fuels


(like diesel, LPG, coal).

Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

• K = Quantity of Fuels: The measured amount of


each type of fuel used (in litres, kg, etc.).

• L = Fuel Energy in GJ: Converts the fuel


quantity into energy using standard conversion
factors (e.g., litres of diesel to GJ).

• M = Cost of Fuels: Similar to J, this is the total


cost of fuel—may be repeated or separated for
multiple fuel types.

Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

 N = Total Energy in GJ: The overall energy


consumption from all sources (electricity and
fuels), calculated by:
N=C+I+L
where:

• C is energy from electricity,

• I and L are energy from different fuel types.

 This final value (N) gives the complete energy


picture for a given period.
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ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

O = Total Energy Cost: This is the overall cost of all


energy sources (electricity and fuels) for the period,
calculated by:

O=G+J+M
where:

G is the total electricity cost,

J and M are fuel costs.

Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

 P = Energy Intensity (in GJ per unit): This


shows how much energy is used to produce one
unit of output. It’s calculated using:

 P=N/A

Where:

N is total energy in GJ,

A is total production units.

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ENERGY DATA SHEET ENTRIES

Q = Energy Intensity in Currency: This indicates


the cost of energy per unit of production. It helps
understand how much money is spent on energy for
each product made.

Formula: Q=O/A

Where: O is total energy cost and A is production


output.

These final entries help evaluate energy performance


and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Mechanical Eng.
ENERGY DATA ANALYSIS

 In Energy Data Analysis, the key goal is to


assess how efficiently energy is used in relation
to production.

 Two important performance indicators are found


in the last two columns of the Yearly Energy
Data Sheet:

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ENERGY DATA ANALYSIS
 Energy Intensity (GJ/unit):
• This shows the amount of energy used to produce one unit
of product.
• A lower value indicates better energy efficiency.
• It helps compare performance over time or between different
processes or facilities.

 Cost Intensity (Currency/unit):


• This reflects the cost of energy per unit of production.
• It combines both electricity and fuel costs to show how much
is spent on energy for each product made.
• These indicators help identify trends, set energy-saving
goals, and measure improvements.
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End of Data Recording And Processing

THANKS

Mechanical Eng.

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