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Jan, 2015

ORNL Report

Industrial Waste Heat Recovery – Potential Applications, Available Technologies and Crosscutting R&D Opportunities

The purpose of this report was to explore key areas and characteristics of industrial waste heat and its generation, barriers to waste heat recovery and use, and potential research and development (R&D) opportunities. The report also provides an overview of technologies and systems currently available for waste heat recovery and discusses the issues or barriers for each. A…
Jun, 2014

Conference Paper

Waste Heat Recovery from High Temperature Off-Gases from Electric Arc Furnace

This article presents a study and review of available waste heat in high temperature Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) off gases and heat recovery techniques/methods from these gases. It gives details of the quality and quantity of the sensible and chemical waste heat in typical EAF off gases, energy savings potential by recovering part of this heat, a comprehensive review of cur…
Jun, 2014

Conference Paper

Energy Assessments under the Top 10,000 Program – A Case Study for a Steel Mill in China

One of the largest energy-savings programs for the Chinese industrial sector was the Top-1,000 Program, which targeted the 1,000 largest industrial enterprises in China. This program was launched in 2006, implemented through 2010, and covered 33% of national energy usage. Because of the success of the Top-1000 initiative, the program has now been expanded to the Top-10,000…
Sep, 2013

Conference Paper

The DOE’s In-Plant Training (INPLT) Model to Promote Energy Efficiency in the Industrial Sector

In-Plant Training (INPLT) is a new model for developing energy efficiency expertise within the US manufacturing companies participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Better Buildings, Better Plants Program-a nationwide initiative to drive a 25% reduction in industrial energy intensity in 10 years. INPLTs are designed to fill a market niche by providing hands o…
Sep, 2013

Conference Paper

Cross-Sector Impact Analysis of Industrial Efficiency Measures

The industrial or manufacturing sector is a foundational component to all economic activity. In addition to being a large direct consumer of energy, the manufacturing sector also produces materials, products, and technologies that influence the energy use of other economic sectors. For example, the manufacturing of a lighter-weight vehicle component affects the energy requ…
May, 2013

Conference Paper

Industrial Geospatial Analysis Tool for Energy Evaluation (IGATE-E)

IGATE-E is an energy analysis tool for industrial energy evaluation. The tool applies statistical modeling to multiple publicly available datasets and provides information at the geospatial resolution of zip code using bottom up approaches. Within each zip code, the current version of the tool estimates electrical energy consumption of manufacturing industries based on eac…
Aug, 2012

ORNL Report

Estimation of Energy Savings Outcomes from AMO’S Technology Deployment Activities – Fiscal Year 2010

The Technology Deployment program, as a part of DOE’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO), works directly with industrial manufacturing plants to identify opportunities to save energy and reduce harmful emissions. The purpose of Technology Deployment activities (system-specific and cross-cutting) is to improve energy management practices within the industrial sector. The p…
Sep, 2010

ORNL Report

Save Energy Now Assessments Results 2008 Detailed Report
Sep, 2010

ORNL Report

Save Energy Now Assessments Results 2008 Summary Report
Jun, 2009

ORNL Report

RESULTS FROM THE U.S. DOE 2007 SAVE ENERGY NOW ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE: DOE’s Partnership with U.S. Industry to Reduce Energy Consumption, Energy Costs, And Carbon Dioxide Emissions SUMMARY and LESSONS LEARNED
Jun, 2009

Conference Paper

DOE’s Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) — Assessment Efforts to Improve Energy Efficiency, Carbon Footprint and Profit in the U.S. Steel Industry
Jun, 2009

ORNL Report

RESULTS FROM THE U.S. DOE 2007 SAVE ENERGY NOW ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE: DOE’s Partnership with U.S. Industry to Reduce Energy Consumption, Energy Costs, And Carbon Dioxide Emissions DETAILED ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA REPORT

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Publications

Industrial Waste Heat Recovery – Potential Applications, Available Technologies and Crosscutting R&D Opportunities

Waste Heat Recovery from High Temperature Off-Gases from Electric Arc Furnace

Energy Assessments under the Top 10,000 Program – A Case Study for a Steel Mill in China

The DOE’s In-Plant Training (INPLT) Model to Promote Energy Efficiency in the Industrial Sector

Cross-Sector Impact Analysis of Industrial Efficiency Measures

Industrial Geospatial Analysis Tool for Energy Evaluation (IGATE-E)

Estimation of Energy Savings Outcomes from AMO’S Technology Deployment Activities – Fiscal Year 2010

Save Energy Now Assessments Results 2008 Detailed Report

Save Energy Now Assessments Results 2008 Summary Report

RESULTS FROM THE U.S. DOE 2007 SAVE ENERGY NOW ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE: DOE’s Partnership with U.S. Industry to Reduce Energy Consumption, Energy Costs, And Carbon Dioxide Emissions SUMMARY and LESSONS LEARNED

DOE’s Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) — Assessment Efforts to Improve Energy Efficiency, Carbon Footprint and Profit in the U.S. Steel Industry

RESULTS FROM THE U.S. DOE 2007 SAVE ENERGY NOW ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE: DOE’s Partnership with U.S. Industry to Reduce Energy Consumption, Energy Costs, And Carbon Dioxide Emissions DETAILED ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA REPORT