Date of Graduation
12-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Rick J. Couvillion
Committee Member/Reader
Dr. Larry A. Roe
Committee Member/Second Reader
Dr. Darin W. Nutter
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the energy consumption of the industrial sector in the United States, and to identify the tools that can be used to minimize the consumption and improve the energy efficiency of all facilities in the country. The first part of the paper is a historical analysis of the industrial sector energy consumption, where the different energy sources are identified. The second part details different electronic tools that will provide facilities the ability of performing benchmarking, in order to understand their energy performance. Finally, the third part of this paper provides information about the importance of having an appropriate Energy Management System (EnMS) in order to systematically keep improving the energy efficiency. This paper will explain the present industrial energy consumption, and how governmental institutions provide appropriate tools to reduce consumption, and its enormous impact to our environment.
Citation
Maldonado, D. (2015). Industrial Energy Consumption, Benchmarking, and Analysis in the United States. Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/meeguht/48