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The Energy Audit provides the vital information base for overall energy conservation program covering essentially energy utilization analysis and evaluation of energy conservation measures. It aims at:

• Identifying the quality and cost of various energy inputs.
• Assessing present pattern of energy consumption in different cost centers of operations.
• Relating energy inputs and production output.
• Identifying potential areas of thermal and electrical energy economy.
• Highlighting wastage’s in major areas.
• Fixing of energy saving potential targets for individual cost centers.
• Implementation of measures for energy conservation & realization of savings.

• Benefits of Energy Audit from United Engineering Consultants, since its inception in the year 2012, has been actively engaged in formulating strategies to promote energy efficiency and conservation of energy security and environment protection.
• UEC has a qualified and well experienced pool of manpower to undertake such Projects.
• During the last 5 years, UEC conducted more than 50 energy audits in small, medium and large industries and buildings.

• The Energy Conservation Act empowers the Government of India to regulate energy efficiency and energy conservation. Under the ECA, the Government has assigned energy-intensive industries and other larger consumers as Designated Consumers, for which specific regulations on energy efficiency are adopted.
• Companies in nine energy-intensive sectors have been identified as Designated Consumers, including 7 sectors in industry. Companies in these sectors with an energy use over a certain threshold are subject to ECA regulation.
• Under the ECA, it is mandatory for all the designated energy consumers to have energy audits carried out by an accredited energy auditor, to designate or appoint an energy manager and to report annually on energy consumption.
• The ECA also provided for the establishment of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). BEE is authorized by the Government to implement and monitor the regulation under the ECA and support the Designated Consumers. The Indian Industry Programme for Energy Conservation (IIPEC), a voluntary initiative, was established to encourage sharing of best practices and undertaking specific energy consumption targets by industries.

Phase-I
Collections of data on operational parameters, energy consumption both normal and electrical, coal and power quality etc., through a questionnaire

Study the existing plant capacities and their performance to assess plant operations.

Study of the specific energy consumption (both thermal and electrical) department-wise and plant as a whole.

Study of the power sources, distribution system and drive controls, load factor and efficiency of large motors (above 10 kW), process automations, plant illuminations etc.

Collection of requisite data and analysis and identification of specific areas with potential for conservation of thermal and electrical energy.

Field measurements of operational parameters and carrying out heat and mass balance.

Study of limitations, if any, in the optimal use of thermal and electrical energy.

Formulation of specific recommendations along with broad system concept for conservation of thermal and electrical energy.

Preparation of capital cost estimates and establishing techno-economic feasibility for recommended measures.

No investment and/or marginal investment by doing system improvements and optimization of operations.

Major investment due to incorporation of modern energy intensive equipment and up gradation of existing equipment.

Formulating tentative time schedule for implementation of the recommendation.

Undertaking broad cost benefit analysis in terms of savings in energy consumption per unit of production and pay-back period.

Phase-II
Follow-up with the industry on periodic basis to ascertain the level of implementation of recommendation and assist, if require, in implementation of the measures to achieve energy user efficiency.

The detailed audit goes beyond quantitative estimates of costs and savings. It includes engineering recommendations and well-defined project, giving due priorities. Approximately 95% of all energy is accounted for during the detailed audit. The detailed energy audit is conducted after the preliminary energy audit. Sophisticated instrumentation including flow meter, flue gas analyzer and scanner are use of compute energy efficiency.

• Energy Audit & Conservations
• Safety Audit
• Electrical Safety Audit
• Fire Safety Audit
• Security System Audit
• Thermography
• Power Quality Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Third Party Inspection & Certification

Energy Audit and Conservation

An energy audit is an inspection, survey and analysis of energy flows for energy conservation in a building / industry process or system to reduce the amount of energy input into the system without negatively affecting the output. It shows where the power consumption is more in the given system. It can also be called as controlling of the power to avoid losses for maximize efficiency

Services we Offer:

• Walk Through Energy Audit
• Comprehensive and Detailed Energy Audit
• Monitoring of Energy Efficiency Projects

Energy Audit Procedure

Audit is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of their facility and aligning current consumption with current industry benchmarks.

• A complete survey of the Plant / facility will be conducted by us, detailing the current energy consumption taking place. Measuring and monitoring is done using all appropriate instruments.
• Exhaustive energy audit is carried out on the facility by an auditor, who evaluates the current consumption of energy in the plant against the set industry benchmarks. In depth analysis is done.
• Recommendations are made on the basis of the auditor’s findings. The report includes low cost/no cost measures and any energy proposal needing capital expenditure along with repayment of outstanding debt.
• We would help you implement these findings and convert them into energy savings.

Safety Audit

We ensure our clients maintain a safe working environment by offering a comprehensive health, safety, environmental and risk management consultancy service for Shopping Malls, Commercial buildings, Banks, Warehouses, Industrial Plants and Office premises.

Our Service Include:-

• Safety Audit
  
• Electrical Safety Audit
• Fire Safety Audits
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Training

Fire Safety Audit

The audit is an examination of the premises and relevant documents to ascertain how the premises are being managed regarding fire safety. The inspector may also wish to talk to members of staff to confirm their level of fire safety awareness.

Electrical Safety Audits

Electrical Safety Audit is examining the safety of electrical installations of any industrial unit or organization. Electrical Safety Audit is performed by enquiry, inspection, testing and verification. Electrical Safety Audits are conducted by experienced professionals who assist clients in reducing risk and help to ensure compliance with applicable Safety Standards and Regulations.

Electrical Safety Audits helps in identifying:

• Electrical hazards to minimize the risk of accidents like fire due to short-circuiting.
• Areas of risk or vulnerability in electrical systems and installations
• Non-compliance with the Electrical Regulations, Local standards and best practices.
• Identification and elimination of safety hazards;
• Ensuring longevity of expensive electronic equipment like computers and other machines;
• Development of a dynamic record of safety performance;
• Creation of positive cycle of safety improvement;
• Ensuring compliance with Regulatory and industry safety related best practices.

Third Party Inspection & Certification

We can provide third party inspection services covering material and equipment against the code of construction / customer technical specification.

• Design Peer Review
  
• Electrical equipment covering Motors, Generators, Transformers, Power Transmission / Distribution Control Panels
• Electrical Systems & Installations
• Fire Fighting Systems & Installations
• HVAC Systems & Installations
• Diesel Generators
• Chillers & AHUs

Risk Assessment

Any industry needs to identify the potential hazards and operability problems caused by ‘deviations from the design intent’ to prioritize control measures for managing risks. Periodic Risk Assessment and Studies allow systematic review of an organization’s safety management system to evaluate the status of safety management system and to take suitable corrective measures to reduce the level of risks.

Risk Assessment Study will help you to run your business safely, reduce the risk of accidents, improve morale, enhance your safety culture and have a direct positive effect on your bottom line.

Thermography

Thermography Thermography is a science of using electronic optical devices to detect and measure radiation and correlating that to surface temperature. Abnormal heating associated with high resistance or excessive current flow is the main cause of many problems in electrical systems. Infrared thermography allows us to see these invisible thermal signatures of impending damage before the damage occurs. When current flows through an electric circuit, part of the electrical energy is converted into heat energy. This is normal. But, if there is an abnormally high resistance in the circuit or abnormally high current flow, abnormally high heat is generated which is wasteful, potentially damaging and not normal.

Thermography is the latest analysis tool for the detailed energy audit as the thermal cameras are powerful tool in viewing wall cavity insulation, ceiling insulation, moisture related problems. Several areas in electrical installations are not easily identified using conventional methods but these are able to locate with Thermal Imaging. Infrared Thermography is one solution for diagnosis used to determine the most effective plan of action to make the electrical installation more energy efficient.

Power Quality Analysis and Analyzers

Power Quality: Definitions, power factor, reactive power for pure sine wave systems, distorted waveforms, factors defining power quality, factors affecting power quality, Load balancing techniques.

• Basics of electrical technology.
• Types of electrical loads.
• Concept of linear and non-linear loads.
• Reactive power significance on source and system losses.
• Reasons of waveform distortions.
• Factors defining power quality.
• Load Balancing techniques.

Harmonics: sources of generation of harmonics, measurement principles, analytical and experimental evaluation, harmonic analyzer, problems, solutions and practical examples.

• Harmonics definition, Visual understanding, Sources of harmonics.
• Measurement techniques.
• Theoretical analysis of a new project.
• Harmonic analysers, types, accessories, feature.
• Effects of harmonics on power system components.
• Mitigation techniques.
• Harmonic Filters, types, designs, application.

Security Audit

We understand the threats that disrupt the facility operation and the losses suffered by clients due to theft. The best planned security systems and security procedures lose their effectiveness if they are not continually monitored.

Each & Every location is vulnerable to threats, be they physical theft, industrial espionage, physical safety risks to employees and patrons.

Our Security Audits Review and Inspection covers the range of security implementation including both human and technical resources. Resultant recommendations will cover suggested enhancements to staffing levels, skills training and equipment levels.

• Physical layout of the organization’s buildings and surrounding perimeters.
• Does the property topography provide security or reduce the means of attack or access?
• Does the landscaping offer locations to hide or means of access to roof tops or other access points?
• How many points of entry are there to the building? Are those entrances monitored?
• Do all persons entering and exiting the building go through a security check point