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Enbridge Consumers Gas "Steam Saver Program"
These reports outline the savings opportunities identfied at Canadian boiler plants through the Enbridge Consumer
Gas "Steam Saver" Program. The reports are available for various time periods.
2005 Report (92 Boiler Plant Audits)
2003 Report (73 Boiler Plant Audits)
2002 Report (41 Boiler Plant Audits) |
Boilers and Burners |
Guide to Low-Emission Boiler and Combustion Equipment Selection
Publication Date: 2002
This new guide presents topics pertaining to industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers. Use the guide if you are a boiler owner, operator, plant manager, or design engineer involved in selecting low-emission boilers and combustion equipment that complies with established emissions requirements. Regulatory authorities who deal with emission issues and boiler permit applications may also find the guide informative. |
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Best Practices: The Engineering Approach for Industrial Boilers
Publication Date: 2001
Examines the mechanical, operational and chemical aspects of the systems (pretreatment through condensate) to ensure reliable boiler operations with no surprises.
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Steam Traps |
Testing Steam Traps to Keep Your System Operating Effectively and Efficiently
Publication Date: 2002
This easy-to-follow document provides an excellent overview of trap testing methods through straightforward text and pictorials. |
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Review of Orifice Plate Steam Traps
Publication Date: 2001
A discussion of steam traps versus orifice devices and the situations in which each should be used.
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Water Treatment |
Strategies in Optimizing Condensate Return
Publication Date: 2002
Discussion of optimizing condensate return for reuse as boiler feedwater.
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Technical Assessments |
Guide to Industrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency
Publication Date: June 2001
Presents an overview of industrial assessments and the general framework for conducting an assessment.
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Systems Approach |
Improving Steam System Performance: a Sourcebook for Industry
Publication Date: September 2002
This BestPractices resource guide offers valuable performance-enhancing information to both the novice and experienced steam system manager.
Order your hard copy for free by visiting the EERE Information Center website or calling 1-800-337-3463 |
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Steam System Survey Guide
Publication Date: July 2002
BestPractices Steam publication provides technical information to steam system operational personnel and plant energy managers on some of the major opportunities available to improve the energy efficiency and productivity of industrial steam systems. |
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Steps Toward Making a Steam System Efficient
Publication Date: July 2002
Presents an overview of goals to make a steam system more efficient. |
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Overview of Energy Flow for Industries in Standard Industrial Classifications 20-39
Publication Date: Dec. 4, 2000
An in-depth breakdown of industrial fuel utilization in aggregate, tracking fuel sources and uses by boilers and cogeneration, process applications, and buildings. |
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A Ten-Step Program for Clean, Efficient Institutional Steam Production
Publication Date: June 2000
Presents an overview of the technical, managerial, and financial resources needed to implement energy efficiency projects in institutional steam plants. |
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Steam Systems Energy Efficiency Handbook
Publication Date: 1998
A comprehensive manual that addresses boiler optimization for controlling fuel costs and emissions output. |
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Combined Heat and Power |
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Use Spreadsheet Based CHP Models to Identify and Evaluate Energy Cost Reduction Opportunities in Industrial Plants
Publication Date: 2001
Describes how CHP models can be developed easily and at low cost using electronic spreadsheets, and illustrates their application with a detailed example.
Assessment of On-Site Power Opportunities in the Industrial Sector
Publication Date: 2002
This report addresses the current use of CHP in the industrial sector, the remaining potential for CHP and other remaining onsite generation opportunities, and the development of initiatives that will impact deployment of such systems in the future.
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Training |
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The Human Side of Efficiency: The Value of Training (draft)
In Praise of Training
By: Adam Hudson and Christopher Russell, Alliance to Save Energy
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Online Plant Tours |
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Pulp and Paper Plant Tour (2002)
Grove City College Steam Boiler Plant in Grove City, PA (2002)
Conectiv's Midtown Thermal Control Center in Atlantic City, N.J.(2001)
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