| Author | Nanthaphan Hansarphiphat |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-99-19 |
| Subject(s) | Industries--Energy conservation--Thailand
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Engineering. School of Environment Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Industry plays an important role in a developing country like Thailand consuming
significant quantities of energy. The present study was aimed at studying the energy
conservation measures implemented and the factors influencing their non-implementation,
especially in food and beverages sector that consumes a large share of energy among the
manufacturing sectors (33 % in 1997).
The energy conservation achievements in Thailand including the Energy Conservation
and Promotion Act BE 2535 and its implementation were reviewed. The energy audit done
during the past decade were considered based on the survey reports of 355 factories. The
nature and type of measures proposed, the investment required, pay back period, the savings
estimated and those actually realized were studied. It was observed that the factories are aware
of ECP Act, training courses, etc. The results of the analysis indicates that non technical
measures, such as, knowledge and expertise, investment, etc. are important barriers for the
implementation. Simple method for the factory owner themselves to observe and monitor their
energy consumption trend with possibilities for energy conservation would be beneficial.
The current energy audit procedure and the importance of non technical factor on
energy use in agro food industries was then analyzed by participating in the energy audit in two
industries and by mean of a questionnaire survey. Technical factors for improving energy
efficiency and measures have been recommended in the audited agro food industries.
However, it was observed that non-technical factors are usually not considered and could help
in implementing the measures. Energy consumption is not considered as a major concern for
the factories.
A software that would be useful for fact01y managers to assess the energy use pattern
to look for opportunities of energy conservation and to create awareness on energy use has
been developed. This was demonstrated in a factory and energy conservation specialists for
feedback and suggestions. It was observed that such a software or a method for observing and
analyzing energy use will be useful for factory management. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy Technology (ET) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kumar, Sivanappan |
| Examination Committee(s) | Mohanty, B ;Hoang Luong Pham ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of France ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |