Six-Sigma Approach to Energy Management Planning

Authors

  • Jim Lee
  • Kirkrai Yuvamitra
  • Kelly Guiberteau

Keywords:

Energy management plan, six-sigma approach, energy au- dit, energy saving technology, ISO 50001.

Abstract

Most companies would like to reduce costs of providing goods
and services while the government and society are pushing for more
“green” practices. By developing an energy management plan, a com-
pany can find a systematic way to reduce energy usage and operating
costs at the same time. This article presents a six-sigma based energy
management planning procedure, focusing on five major steps: define,
measure, analyze, improve, and control. An overview of the major en-
ergy-consuming equipment in manufacturing industries is provided.
Different energy-saving opportunities are then investigated. The results
from this research provide information and a clear understanding for
establishing an energy management plan, which can be used as part of
the ISO 50001 implementation.

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Author Biographies

Jim Lee

Jim Lee is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Louisiana Lafayette and associate director of Louisiana Industrial Assessment Center. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in industrial and management engineering from the University of Iowa. His research areas include simulation, statistical analysis, decision support systems, and computer-integrated production systems. Email: jlee@louisiana.edu

Kirkrai Yuvamitra

Kirkrai Yuvamitra received his M.S. degree from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has worked for the Industrial Assessment Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and performs numerous energy assessments of industrial facilities throughout the region. His research areas include combustion analysis of DME in CI engine, maintenance of CHP systems, Lean Six-Sigma and energy management planning. Email: kirk.yuvamitra@yahoo.com

Kelly Guiberteau

Kelly L. Guiberteau received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is the lead student for the Industrial Assessment Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and her research interests include energy management, integrated product and process design, and wave energy. Email: kguiberteau@gmail.com

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Lee, J. ., Yuvamitra, K. ., & Guiberteau, K. . (2023). Six-Sigma Approach to Energy Management Planning. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 33(3), 23–40. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/19743

Issue

2014: Vol 33 Iss 3 2013-2014

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Articles