A Methodology to Estimation of Savings Potential at Thermoelectric Plants in Colombia Based on ISO 50001 Standard

Authors

  • Juan J. Tabares Energy Management Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Cra. 27# 10-02, Colombia,
  • Melissa Valencia Energy Management Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Cra. 27# 10-02, Colombia,
  • Jose E. Chamorro Energy Management Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Cra. 27# 10-02, Colombia,
  • Juan R. Vidal GIEN Energy Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cll. 25 # 115-85, Colombia.
  • Enrique C. Quispe GIEN Energy Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente, Cll. 25 # 115-85, Colombia.
  • Juan E. Tibaquirá Energy Management Research Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Cra. 27# 10-02, Colombia,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.13975

Keywords:

Energy, Efficiency, Energy Management, ISO 50001, Thermoelectric Power Plants

Abstract

The ISO 50001:2018 standard establishes a standardized set of concepts and practices for energy management of industrial assets and processes, providing criteria to establish policies, processes, procedures, and tasks related to energy management to meet established energy objectives. This article presents the application of these tools in thermal power generation systems in Colombia to analyze their energy performance, study possible saving potentials and propose strategies to improve their energy efficiency. As a result, a savings potential of 18568.4 GWh and 2008.7 GWh in 15 years was found for operation, maintenance, and production planning, respectively.

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Published

2023-03-24

How to Cite

Tabares, J. J., Valencia, M., Chamorro, J. E., Vidal, J. R., Quispe, E. C., & Tibaquirá, J. E. (2023). A Methodology to Estimation of Savings Potential at Thermoelectric Plants in Colombia Based on ISO 50001 Standard. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 13(2), 417–426. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.13975

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)

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Articles

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