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What is ABC Analysis in Energy Audit?
ABC Analysis is a technique commonly used in inventory management to classify products according to their importance. This method can also be used in energy auditing to identify and prioritize opportunities for energy savings and efficiency improvements.
It is to divide into three categories –
- A Category: It is for high energy consumers. It reflects the top 20% of locations or equipment that account for roughly 80% of overall energy usage.
- B Category: It is for moderate energy consumers. It represents the following 30% of regions or equipment, accounting for around 15% of overall energy usage.
- C Category: It is for low energy consumers. It represents the remaining 50% of regions or equipment, which accounts for around 5% of overall energy usage.
Need for ABC Analysis in Energy Auditing
Here we listed some ABC Analysis needs in energy auditing –
- It is helps to focusing on major consumers.
- It helps to allocate resources, like time, budget, and personnel.
- It allow for detailed analysis on high energy consumptions.
- It is helps to reduction the cost.
- It is helps for incremental saving.
Applications of ABC Analysis in Energy Auditing
Here are some applications of ABC analysis in energy auditing –
- Gather information on energy consumption for all equipment, processes, and facilities.
- Rank the equipment, processes, or places according to their energy usage and costs.
- Conduct a thorough energy audit for A category products to discover inefficiencies and potential savings.
- Create and implement energy-saving action plans based on audit findings, beginning with A-category items.
- Continuously monitor energy use and savings. Adjust strategies as needed to ensure continued progress.