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12th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION October, 2011

FOR
ENERGY MANAGERS & ENERGY AUDITORS
PAPER 3:

Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities

Date: 16.10.2011

Timings: 0930-1230 HRS

Duration: 3 HRS

Max. Marks: 150

Section II: SHORT DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS

(i)
(ii)

S-1
Ans

Marks: 8 x 5 = 40

Answer all Eight questions

Each question carries Five marks

Briefly explain transformer losses and how the total transformer losses at any load level can be computed.
Transformer losses consist of two parts: No-load loss and Load loss
1.

No-load loss (also called core loss) is the power consumed to sustain the magnetic field in the transformer's steel
core. Core loss occurs whenever the transformer is energized; core loss does not vary with load. Core losses are
caused by two factors: hysteresis and eddy current losses. Hysteresis loss is that energy lost by reversing the
magnetic field in the core as the magnetizing AC rises and falls and reverses direction. Eddy current loss is a
result of induced currents circulating in the core.

2.

Load loss (also called copper loss) is associated with full-load current flow in the transformer windings. Copper
loss is power lost in the primary and secondary windings of a transformer due to the ohmic resistance of the
windings. Copper loss varies with the square of the load current. (P=I2R).

For a given transformer, the manufacturer can supply values for no-load loss, PNO-LOAD, and load loss, PLOAD. The total
transformer loss, PTOTAL, at any load level can then be calculated from:
PTOTAL = PNO-LOAD+ (% Load/100)2 x PLOAD
Where transformer loading is known, the actual transformers loss at given load can be computed as:
=

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N o load loss +

kV A Load

R ated kV A

full load loss

A 15 kW, 3 phase, 415 V induction motor draws 25 A and 12 kW input power at 410 V. Calculate the Apparent
and Reactive Power drawn by the motor at the operating load?

Ans

Apparent power

= 1.7321 x 0.410 x 25 = 17.15 Kva

Reactive power

= sqrt (apparent power 2- active power2)

Active power
= 12 kW
Therefore reactive power = sqrt (315.2-144)
= sqrt (171.2) = 13.08 kVAr

S-3
Ans

List any five energy conservation opportunities in a fan system.

Minimizing demands on the fan.
1.

Minimising excess air level in combustion systems to reduce FD fan and ID fan load.

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2.
3.

Minimising air in-leaks in hot flue gas path to reduce ID fan load, especially in case of kilns, boiler plants,
furnaces, etc. Cold air in-leaks increase ID fan load tremendously, due to density increase of flue gases and
in-fact choke up the capacity of fan, resulting as a bottleneck for boiler / furnace itself.
In-leaks / out-leaks in air conditioning systems also have a major impact on energy efficiency and fan power
consumption and need to be minimized.

The findings of performance assessment trials will automatically indicate potential areas for improvement, which could
be one or a more of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

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Change of impeller by a high efficiency impeller along with cone.

Change of fan assembly as a whole, by a higher efficiency fan
Impeller derating (by a smaller dia impeller)
Change of metallic / Glass reinforced Plastic (GRP) impeller by the more energy efficient hollow FRP
impeller with aerofoil design, in case of axial flow fans, where significant savings have been reported
Fan speed reduction by pulley dia modifications for derating
Option of two speed motors or variable speed drives for variable duty conditions
Option of energy efficient flat belts, or, cogged raw edged V belts, in place of conventional V belt systems,
for reducing transmission losses.
Adopting inlet guide vanes in place of discharge damper control
Minimizing system resistance and pressure drops by improvements in duct system

A water pump of a process plant is analysed for efficiency and following data is collected:
Flow - 50 m3/hr, Suction head -3 meters, Discharge head - 27 meter, meters, Power drawn by motor 7.5 kW,
Motor efficiency 88%
Determine the pump efficiency
Hydraulic power

Q (m3/s) x total head (m) x 1000 x 9.81 /1000

(50/3600) x 24 x 1000 x 9.81/1000

Hydraulic power

3.27 kW

Power input to pump

7.5x 0.88
6.6 kW

Pump efficiency

3.27/6.6
49.54%

S-5
Ans

Distinguish between NPSH available and NPSH required in case of a centrifugal pump ?

NPSH Required (NPSHR): The minimum pressure required at the suction port of the pump to keep the pump from
cavitating.
NPSHA is a function of pumping system and must be calculated, whereas NPSHR is a function of the pump and must
be provided by the pump manufacturer. NPSHA must be greater than NPSHR for the pump system to operate
without cavitating. Put another way, you must have more suction side pressure available than the pump requires.

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A DG set is operating at 600 kW load with 450OC exhaust gas temperature. The DG set generates 8 kg of
exhaust gas/ kWh generated. The specific heat of gas at 450oC is 0.25 kCal/ kgOC. A heat recovery boiler is
installed after which the exhaust temperature drops to 230OC. How much steam will be generated at 3 kg/ cm2
with enthalpy of 650.57 kCal/ kg. Assume boiler feed water temperature as 80oC.

Ans

= 600 kWh x 8 kg gas generated/ kWh output x 0.25 kCal/ kg oC x (450oC-230 oC) =2,64,000 kCal/hr
Steam generation = 2,64,000 kCal/hr / (650.57 80) = 462.7 kg/ hr.

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S-7

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An energy audit of a fan was carried out. It was observed that the fan was delivering 16,000 Nm3/hr of air with
static pressure rise of 55 mm WC. The power measurement of the 3-phase induction motor coupled with the
fan recorded 2.1 kW/ phase on an average. The motor operating efficiency was assessed as 86% from the
motor performance curves. What would be the fan static efficiency?.
Q = 16,000 Nm3 / hr.= 4.444 m3/sec ,
SP = 55 mmWC,
St = ?,
Power input to motor= 2.1x3=6.3 kW
Power input to fan shaft=6.3 x0.86=5.418 kW
Fan static =

=
=
=

Volume in m3/sec x Pst in mmWc

102 x Power input to shaft
4.444 x 55
102 x 5.418
0.4423
44.23%

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Discuss in brief any three methods by which energy can be saved in a building air conditioning system

Ans

a)

Cold Insulation
Insulate all cold lines / vessels using economic insulation thickness to minimize heat gains; and choose
appropriate (correct) insulation.

b)

Building Envelop
Optimise air conditioning volumes by measures such as use of false ceiling and segregation of critical areas for
air conditioning by air curtains.

c)

Building Heat Loads Minimisation

Minimise the air conditioning loads by measures such as roof cooling, roof painting, efficient lighting, pre-cooling
of fresh air by air- to-air heat exchangers, variable volume air system, otpimal thermo-static setting of
temperature of air conditioned spaces, sun film applications, etc.

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Section III: LONG DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
(i)
(ii)
L-1

Marks: 6 x 10 = 60

Answer all Six questions

Each question carries Ten marks

An energy audit of electricity bills of a process plant was conducted. The plant has a contract demand of 5000
kVA with the power supply company. The average maximum demand of the plant is 3850 kVA/month at a
power factor of 0.95. The maximum demand is billed at the rate of Rs.600/kVA/month. The minimum billable
maximum demand is 75 % of the contract demand. An incentive of 0.5 % reduction in energy charges
component of electricity bill are provided for every 0.01 increase in power factor over and above 0.95. The
average energy charge component of the electricity bill per month for the plant is Rs.18 lakhs.
The plant decides to improve the power factor to unity. Determine the power factor capacitor kVAr required,
annual reduction in maximum demand charges and energy charge component. What will be the simple
payback period if the cost of power factor capacitors is Rs.900/kVAr.

Ans

kW drawn

Kvar required to improve power factor from 0.95 to 1

Cost of capacitors @Rs.900/kVAr

3850 x 0.95 =
3657.5 kW
kW ( tan 1 tan 2)
kW ( tan (cos-1) tan (cos-2)
3657.5 ( tan (cos-0.95) tan (cos-1)
3657.5(0.329 - 0)
1203 x 900 kVAr
Rs.10,82,700
s

Maximum demand at unity power factor

75 % of contract demand
Reduction in Demand charges

3657.5/1 = 3657.5 kVA

5000x0.75=3750 kVA
3850-3750= 100kVa, as the plant has to pay
MD charges on minimum billable demand of
3750, and not on the improved MD of 3657.5
kVA in this case
100kVA/month x 12 months x Rs.600 kVA/
month= Rs.7,20,000

Percentage reduction in energy charge from 0.95 to 1

@ 0.5 % for every 0.01 increase
Monthly energy cost component of the bill
Reduction in energy cost component
Annual reduction

Savings in electricity bill

Investment
Payback period

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2.5 %
Rs.18,00,000
18,00,000 x (2.5/100)
Rs.45,000/month
Rs.45,000 x 12
Rs.5,40,000
Rs.7,20,000+ 5,40,000= 12,60,000
Rs.10,82,700
10,82,700/12,60,000
0.859 years or 10.31months

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Fill in the blanks for the following

1. The ratio of solar heat gain that passes through fenestration to the total incident solar radiation that falls on the
fenestration is called ________
2. Presenting the load demand of a consumer against time of the day is known as______ curve
3. The vector sum of active power and reactive power is ____.
4. The ratio of isothermal power to actual measured input power of an air compressor is known as------:
5. The type of main input energy used for refrigeration in vapor absorption refrigeration plants is____
6. One ton of refrigeration is equivalent to ______kW
7. Stray losses in an induction motor generally are proportional to the square of the ________current
8. The capacitor kVAR selected for PF Correction at the induction motor terminals , should not exceed ____ % of
the no-load kVAR of the motor.
9. The ratio of luminous flux emitted by a lamp to the power consumed by the lamp is called_________________.
10. In an amorphous core distribution transformer, ______ loss is less than a conventional transformer

Ans

L-3

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)

Load or hourly load
Apparent Power
Isothermal efficiency
Thermal energy (or steam or waste heat or gas or any energy related to thermal energy)
3.51
rotor
90
Luminous efficacy
No load or core

A free air delivery test was carried out before conducting a leakage test on a reciprocating air compressor in
an engineering industry and following were the observations:
Receiver capacity
Initial pressure
Final pressure
Additional hold-up volume
Atmospheric pressure
Compressor pump-up time

:
:
:
:
:
:

8.0 m3
0.1 kg / cm2g
7.0 kg / cm2g
0.3 m3
1.026 kg / cm2 abs.
3.5 minutes

Further the following observations were made during the conduct of leakage test during the lunch time when
no pneumatic equipment/ control valves were in operation:
a) Compressor on load time is 24 seconds and unloading pressure is 7 kg/cm2g
b) Average power drawn by the compressor during loading is 92 kW
c) Compressor
unload
time
and
loading
pressure
are
79
kg/cm2 g respectively.

seconds

and

6.6

Find out the following:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Compressor output in m3/hr(neglect temperature correction)

Specific Power Consumption, kW/ m3/hr
% air leakage in the system
leakage quantity in m3/hr
power lost due to leakage

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(i)

(P2 P1 ) Total Volume

Compressor output m3/minute :

Atm. Pressure Pumpup time

(7.0 0.1) 8.3

1.026 3.5

= 15.9482 m3/minute

956.89 m3/hr

:
(ii)
:

power consumption

92 kW

92/956.89 = 0.09614 kW/m3/hr

24 secs.

Un load time (t)

79 secs

% leakage in the system

T
x 100
( T + t)

24
x 100
(24 + 79)

23.3%

0.233x956.89

Specific power consumption

(iii)

% Leakage in the system

Load time (T)

iv)

956.89 m3/hr

output

Leakage quantity

:222.955 m3/hr
v)

L-4

a)

Power lost due to leakage

:
:

Leakage quantity x specific power consumption

222.955 x 0.09614

21.43 kW

In a Thermal Power Station, steam input to a turbine operating on a fully condensing mode is 110
Tonnes/Hr. The heat rejection requirement of the steam turbine condenser is 556 kCals/kg of steam
condensed. The cooling water temperatures at the inlet to and outlet from the turbine condenser were
measured to be 29oC and 38o C respectively. Find out the circulating cooling water flow.

b) An energy audit was conducted to find out the ton of refrigeration (TR) of an Air Handling Unit (AHU). The
audit observations are as under.

Parameter

AHU

Evaporator area (m2)

9.5

Inlet velocity (m/s)

1.9

Inlet air DBT (C)

21.5

RH (%)

75.0

Enthalpy (kJ/kg)

53.0

Out let air DBT (C)

17.4

RH (%)

90.0

Enthalpy (kJ/kg)

46.4

Density of air (kg/m3)

1.14

Find out the TR of AHU.

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Ans

a)
Heat rejected = Heat pickup by cooling water
Steam flow rate x heat rejection = cooling water flow rate x Cp x T
110 (TPH) x 1000 (kg/T) x 556 = Cooling water flow rate x 1 kCal/kg oC x (38-29) oC
Cooling water flow rate = 6795.55 m3/hr
b)

TR =

Q (h in h out )
3024

Where, Q is the air flow in m3/h

is density of air kg/m3

is enthalpy of inlet air kCal/kg
h in
is enthalpy of outlet air kCal/kg
h out
Q (m3/hr) = Area (m2) X Inlet velocity (m/s) X 3600 (s/hr)
= 9.5 X 1.9 X 3600 = 64980 m3/hr
= 1.14 kg/m3
hin = 53.0 kJ/kg = 12.667 kCal/kg
hout = 46.4 kJ/kg = 11.089 kCal/kg
TR = 64980 X 1.14 X (12.667 11.089) / 3024 = 38.65 TR

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a) The efficiency at various stages from power plant to end-use is given below.
Efficiency of power generation in the power plant - 30 %
T & D losses
- 23 %
Distribution loss of the plant
- 6 %.
Equipment end use efficiency
- 65 %.
What is the overall cascade system efficiency from generation to end-use?
b) The energy audit observations at a cooling tower (CT) in a process industry are given below:
Cooling Water (CW) Flow : 3000 m3/hr
CW in Temperature: 41deg. C
CW Out Temperature: 31 deg C
Wet Bulb Temperature: 24 deg. C
Find out Range, Approach, Effectiveness and cooling tower capacity in kCal per hour of the CT ?

Ans

a) Overall cascade system efficiency from generation to end-use =

= 0.30X (1- 0.23)X(1- 0.06)X0.65
= 0.1411=14.11%

b) Range = (Inlet -Outlet) Cooling Water Temperature deg. C

Approach = (Outlet Cooling Water - Air Wet Bulb) Temperature deg. C
Range= (41 31) = 10 deg. C
Approach = (31 24) = 7 deg C
% CT Effectiveness= Range/(Range + approach)X100
% Effectiveness = 100X[Range/(Approach + Range)]
= 10/[10+7]X100 = 58.8 %
Cooling capacity, kCal/hr = heat rejected = CW flow rate in kg per hour X (CW inlet hot water tem. to CT, deg. C-

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CW outlet cold well temp , deg. C)
Cooling capacity = 3000X1000X (41 - 31) = 30,000,000 kCal per hour = 30 Million kCal per hour

L-6

Ans

Write short notes on any three of the following

i)

(i)

Effect of supply voltage on capacitor KVAR rating

(ii)

Pump impeller trimming

(iii)

Affinity laws for centrifugal machines

(iv)

Trigeneration

(v)

Building fenestration

Ideally capacitor voltage rating is to match the supply voltage. If the supply voltage is lower, the reactive kVAr
2

produced will be the ratio V /V where V is the actual supply voltage, V is the rated voltage.
1

ii) Impeller trimming refers to the process of machining the diameter of an impeller to reduce the energy added to
the system fluid.
Impeller trimming offers a useful correction to pumps that, through overly conservative design practices or changes in
system loads are oversized for their application. The laws with respect to impeller trimming will be
Flow, Q D
Head, H D 2
Power, P D 3

iii)
The equations relating centrifugal machine performance parameters of flow, head and power absorbed, to
speed are known as the Affinity Laws:

Flow, Q N
Head, H N 2
Power, P N 3
Where,
Q = Flow rate
H = Head or resistance
P = Power absorbed
N = Rotating speed
iv) Trigeneration refers to simultaneous generation of steam (heat), power and refrigeration through integrated
systems. . For example in a DG set besides power is generated, Steam is produced with waste exhaust gases and
Chilled water is generated using jacket cooling water. Three different utilities are created using a single fuel as energy
source.
v) Fenestration systems include windows, skylights, ventilators, and doors that are more than one-half glazed. All
openings (including the frames) in the building envelope that let in light. Total area of the fenestration measured using
the rough opening (including glazing, sash and frame). For glass doors where glazed vision area is less than 50% of
the door area, the fenestration area is the glazed vision area; otherwise, it is the door area.

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