Application of the Engineering Method: Key to Successful Energy Project Proposals

Authors

  • Doanh Van Ph.D., PE., CEM Associate Professor and Chair Department of Engineering Union University

Abstract

The engineering method as it applies to energy engineering project
proposal was discussed. Real world case studies were presented as ex-
amples to show how the steps in the engineering method promote tech-
nical energy and cost savings solutions. The engineering method also
serves to provide reports that build a trusting relationship between the
plant and the auditor through structured thinking, discussing, conclud-
ing, and communicating.

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Author Biography

Doanh Van, Ph.D., PE., CEM Associate Professor and Chair Department of Engineering Union University

Dr. Van currently is chair of the Engineering Department at Union University, where he teaches mechanical and environmental engineering and also manages the department through its start up phase to ABET’s Engineering 2000 criteria. In his 20 years in the industries, he had extensive worldwide experience in the engineering, management, and assessment of energy, utility, and wastewater systems in corporate facilities, manufacturing plants of pharmaceutical, confectionery and consumer health products. He initiated, implemented, and managed numerous projects that resulted in excess of 45 million dollars in corporate energy savings. He had worked with the US EPA in its many innovative energy and environmental initiatives. Dr. Van is both a mechanical and environmental engineer with advanced academic training in each discipline. His primary research interests are energy conversion and conservation and the treatment of drinking water and wastewater.

References

Burghardt, M.D., Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem Solving,

McGraw Hill, 1999.

Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment

Holtzapple, M.T., Reece, W.D., Foundation of Engineering, McGraw Hill,

Oakes, W.C., Leone, L.L., Gunn, C.J., Engineering Your Future, Great

Lakes Press, 2002

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Van, D. . (2023). Application of the Engineering Method: Key to Successful Energy Project Proposals . Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 22(3), 38–50. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/20269

Issue

2003: Vol 22 Iss 3 2002-2003

Section

Articles