Result of 4th National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors – Conducted on 21st & 22nd April, 2007 Announced.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
One Day Programme on Energy Conservation in Compressed Air System
Introduction
Industrial compressed air systems accounts for nearly 25% of industrial electricity energy demand. Compressed air system offer a saving potential of 20-30%. Matching the compressor to the system to enable to operate at best efficiency is often ignored during the selection of compressors. The energy saving potential in compressed air system is hidden and can be unearthed only by a detailed study including measurement of flow and determination of operating efficiency. There is a need to educate practicing engineers to tune up the existing system to maximise energy savings.
Coverage
∗ Compressor Types and its features
∗ Compressed Air System Components
∗ Factors affecting Compressor Performance
∗ Efficient Operation of Compressed Air Systems
∗ Performance Assessment of Compressed Air System
∗ Energy Conservation Measures in Compressed Air System
∗ Case Studies & Group Discussion
Speakers
* Senior Consultants from National Productivity Council.
* Experts from Industry
Participation Profile
The workshop is meant for Engineers from Utilities, Technical, Project, Services, Maintenance, etc.
Methodology
This workshop will be conducted through lecture session, discussions and visual aids, etc.
Date, Time & Venue
September 21, 2007 at Chennai
Fee
Rs.2,000/- per participant (Non-Residential) towards programme fee which includes programme material, folders, tea/coffee and working lunch.
The fee may be paid in the form of Demand Draft/Local cheque drawn in favour of “National Productivity Council”
Last date for registration 12th September, 2007. Please send nomination indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:
The Director
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6, Sidco Industrial Estate,
Ambattur
Chennai-600 098
E-mail: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Phone: (044) 2625 1808, 2625 5216
Fax : (044) 2625 4904
Monday, July 23, 2007
5th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR ENERGY MANAGERS AND ENERGY AUDITORS, NOVEMBER-2007 ANNOUNCED
5th NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR ENERGY MANAGERS AND ENERGY AUDITORS, NOVEMBER-2007 ANNOUNCED.
Last date for receiving the filled application - 30th September 2007.
Examination Dates - 17th & 18th November, 2007.
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Candidates have to apply online only. To know the full details regarding the examination and to apply online, visit www.aipnpc.org
Last date for receiving the filled application - 30th September 2007.
Examination Dates - 17th & 18th November, 2007.
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Candidates have to apply online only. To know the full details regarding the examination and to apply online, visit www.aipnpc.org
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Question Papers with Model Solution of National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
Previous Examination Question Papers & Model solutions.
1. First Examination - 22 & 23 May 2004
2. Second Examination - 28 & 29 May 2005
3. Third Examination - 22 & 23 April 2006
1. First Examination - 22 & 23 May 2004
| Paper No. | Name of the Paper | Energy Manager | Energy Auditor | ||
| 1 | General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit | Set A | Set B | Set A | Set B |
| 2 | Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities | Set A | Set B | Set A | Set B |
| 3 | Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities | Set A | Set B | Set A | Set B |
| 4 | Energy Performance Assessment and Utility Systems ( Open Book Exam) | | | Set A | Set B |
2. Second Examination - 28 & 29 May 2005
| Name | Detail | Question Papers & Model solutions |
| EA-1 & EM-1 : | General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit | |
| EA-2 & EM-2: | Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities | |
| EA-3 & EM-3: | Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities | |
| EA-4: | Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems | |
3. Third Examination - 22 & 23 April 2006
| Name | Detail | Question Papers & Model solutions |
EA-EM-1 : | General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit | |
EA-EM-2: | Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities | |
EA-EM-3: | Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities | |
EA-4: | Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems | |
Guidebooks for National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
You can download the guidebooks to prepare for this examination from the links given below.
Book - 1
Book - 2
Book - 3
Book - 4
Book - 1
Book - 2
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Book - 3
| Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Book - 4
| Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors
Background
The Government of India has enforced The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (No 52 of 2001, 29th September 2001) with effect from 1st March 2002. The Act provides mainly for efficient use of energy and its conservation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. As per the Energy Conservation Act 2001, it is mandatory for all the designated energy consumers to get energy audit conducted by an Accredited Energy Auditor [under clause 14(h) and 14(i)] and to designate or appoint an Energy Manager [under clause 14(l)]. The Government of India has notified the list of designated consumers and the details are available at the following link: http://www.bee-india.nic.in/sidelinks/Exams07/Gazette_of_IndiaPartIISec3Sub-sec(ii)19_03_2007.pdf
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, is empowered to specify the regulations and mechanism to meet the above objectives. BEE has retained the National Productivity Council (NPC) as the National Certifying Agency, which would conduct the National Level Certification Examination for Energy Managers & Energy Auditors under the aegis of Bureau.
The examination Papers for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors are given below:
Paper I - General Aspects of Energy Management & Energy Audit - 3 Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks:150
Paper II - Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities - 3Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks: 150
Paper III - Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities - 3Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks:150
Paper IV- Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility systems (Open Book Examination)** - 2Hrs Duration - Maximum Marks:100
Minimum Marks for Award of Certificates
a) For Certification of Energy Managers:
i. 50% of the maximum marks in each paper in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III
b) For Certification of Energy Auditors:
i. 50% of the maximum marks in each paper in Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III & Paper-IV.
Note: 1. A candidate qualifying as Certified Energy Auditor automatically qualifies for Certified Energy Manager as well. Such persons can be considered for appointment or designated as Energy Manager under the EC Act, 2001 by the Designated Consumers.
Syllabus for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors Certification Examination
PAPER-1: GENERAL ASPECTS OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY AUDIT
1.1 Energy Scenario: Commercial and Non-commercial energy, primary energy resources, commercial energy production, final energy consumption, energy needs of growing economy, long term energy scenario, energy pricing, energy sector reforms, energy and environment, energy security, energy conservation and its importance, re-structuring of the energy supply sector, energy strategy for the future, air pollution, climate change. Energy Conservation Act-2001 and its features.
1.2 Basics of Energy and its various forms: Electricity basics- DC & AC currents, electricity tariff, Thermal Basics-fuels, thermal energy contents of fuel, temperature & pressure, heat capacity, sensible and latent heat, evaporation, condensation, steam, moist air and humidity & heat transfer, units and conversion.
1.3 Energy Management & Audit: Definition, need and types of energy audit. Energy management (audit) approach-understanding energy costs, bench marking, energy performance, matching energy use to requirement, maximizing system efficiencies, optimizing the input energy requirements, fuel & energy substitution, energy audit instruments.
1.4 Material and Energy balance: Facility as an energy system, methods for preparing process flow, material and energy balance diagrams.
1.5 Energy Action Planning: Key elements, force field analysis, Energy policy purpose, perspective, contents, formulation, ratification, Organizing – location of energy management, top management support, managerial function, roles and responsibilities of energy manager, accountability. Motivating-motivation of employees: Information system-designing barriers, strategies; Marketing and communicating-training and planning.
1.6 Financial Management: Investment-need, appraisal and criteria, financial analysis techniques-simple pay back period, return on investment, net present value, internal rate of return, cash flows, risk and sensitivity analysis; financing options, energy performance contracts and role of ESCOs.
1.7 Project Management: Definition and scope of project, technical design, financing, contracting, implementation and performance monitoring. Implementation plan for top management, Planning Budget, Procurement Procedures, Construction, Measurement & Verification.
1.8 Energy Monitoring and Targeting: Defining monitoring & targeting, elements of monitoring & targeting, data and information-analysis, techniques -energy consumption, production, cumulative sum of differences (CUSUM).
PAPER 2: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN THERMAL UTILITIES
2.1 Fuels and Combustion: Introduction to fuels, properties of fuel oil, coal and gas, storage, handling and preparation of fuels, principles of combustion, combustion of oil, coal and gas.
2.2 Boilers: Types, combustion in boilers, performances evaluation, analysis of losses, feed water treatment, blow down, energy conservation opportunities.
2.3 Steam System: Properties of steam, assessment of steam distribution losses, steam leakages, steam trapping, condensate and flash steam recovery system, identifying opportunities for energy savings.
2.5 Insulation and Refractories: Insulation-types and application, economic thickness of insulation, heat savings and application criteria, Refractory-types, selection and application of refractories, heat loss.
2.6 FBC boilers: Introduction, mechanism of fluidized bed combustion, advantages, types of FBC boilers, operational features, retrofitting FBC system to conventional boilers, saving potential.
2.7 Cogeneration: Definition, need, application, advantages, classification and saving potentials.
2.8 Waste Heat Recovery: Classification, advantages and applications, commercially viable waste heat recovery devices, saving potential.
PAPER 3: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRICAL UTILITIES
3.1 Electrical system: Electricity billing, electrical load management and maximum demand control, power factor improvement and its benefit, selection and location of capacitors, performance assessment of PF capacitors, distribution and transformer losses.
3.2 Electric motors: Types, losses in induction motors, motor efficiency, factors affecting motor performance, rewinding and motor replacement issues, energy saving opportunities with energy efficient motors.
3.3 Compressed Air System: Types of air compressors, compressor efficiency, efficient compressor operation, Compressed air system components, capacity assessment, leakage test, factors affecting the performance and savings opportunities
3.4 HVAC and Refrigeration System: Vapor compression refrigeration cycle, refrigerants, coefficient of performance, capacity, and factors affecting Refrigeration and Air conditioning system performance and savings opportunities.Vapor absorption refrigeration system: Working principle, types and comparison with vapor compression system, saving potential
3.6 Pumps and Pumping System: Types, performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow control strategies and energy conservation opportunities.
3.7 Cooling Tower: Types and performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow control strategies and energy saving opportunities assessment of cooling towers.
3.8 Lighting System: Light source, choice of lighting, luminance requirements, and energy conservation avenues.
3.10 Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems: Maximum demand controllers, automatic power factor controllers, energy efficient motors, soft starters with energy saver, variable speed drives, energy efficient transformers, electronic ballast, occupancy sensors, energy efficient lighting controls, energy saving potential of each technology.
PAPER-4: ENERGY PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTILITY SYSTEMS
Open Book examination on the following energy performance assessments for equipment and utility systems:
4.1 Boilers, Furnaces
4.2 Cogeneration, Turbines (gas, steam)
4.3 Heat Exchangers
4.4 Electric Motors, Variable Speed Drives
4.5 Fans and Blowers, Water Pumps, Compressors
4.6 HVAC systems
4.7 Lighting Systems
4.8 Performing Financial Analysis.
4.9 Applications of Non-conventional & Renewable Energy Sources (NRES)
4.10 Waste minimization and resource conservation
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Two Day Programme on Energy Conservation in Pumps and Pumping System
Two Day Programme on
Energy Conservation in
Pumps and Pumping System
on
23rd & 24th August 2007
at
Hotel Breeze, Chennai
INTRODUCTION
Many savings programs and attractive paybacks are available to companies that seek efficiency improvements in motor-driven systems, especially with pumps. Industrial pumping systems accounts for nearly 25% of industrial electricity energy demand. Pumps and pumping system offer a saving potential of 30-50%. Matching the pump to the system to enable best efficiency point operation is often ignored during the selection of pumps. The energy saving potential in pumps is hidden and can be unearthed only by a detailed study including measurement of flow and determination of operating efficiency. There is a need to educate practicing engineers to tune up the existing system to maximise energy savings.
With this in view, Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity, National Productivity Council, Chennai is organising a two day training programme on “Energy Conservation in Pumps and Pumping System”. This two day training programme is focused on Energy Savings, Efficiency and Economics of pumps and pumping systems.
COVERAGE
Pump Types and its features
System Characteristics & Pump Performance Curves
Factors Affecting Pump Performance
Efficient Pumping System Operation & Maintenance
Flow Control Strategies
Field Testing for Determination of Pump Efficiency
Energy Conservation Opportunities in Pumping Systems
Case Studies & Group Discussion
SPEAKERS
Senior Consultants from National Productivity Council.
Experts from Industry
METHODOLOGY
This workshop will be conducted through lecture session, discussions and visual aids, etc.
The workshop is meant for Engineers from Utilities, Technical, Project, Services, Maintenance, etc.
DATE & TIME
23rd & 24th August, 2007
10.00 AM to 5.00 PM
VENUE
BREEZE HOTEL
850,
Kilpauk, Chennai—600 010
FEE
Rs. 6,000/- per participant (Non-Residential). The fee covers participation fee, course material and working lunch. The payment should be made by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at “Chennai”.
REGISTRATION
Last date for registration 14th August, 2007. Please send nomination indicating the name, designation and official address of the participant in advance to the following address:
The Director
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6 (Old No:31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate
Ambattur, Chennai—600 098.
Phone: 044-26251808 / 26255216
Fax: 044-26254904
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Monday, January 22, 2007
PREPARATORY TRAINING COURSE - 2007
PREPARATORY TRAINING COURSE—2007
4th National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors- 2007
4th National Certification Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors- 2007
Background
As per the Energy Conservation Act 2001, it is mandatory for all the designated energy consumers to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor and to designate or appoint an energy manager. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India has specified that the essential qualification for a certified energy manager and certified energy auditor would be passing of a National Level Certification Examination. The fourth Examination for Energy Managers and Energy Auditors is scheduled on 21 & 22, April 2007. National Productivity Council (NPC) has been retained by BEE as the National Certifying Agency for the above certification examination.
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity (AIP), the training institute of NPC, Chennai has specifically designed a 5 days intensive preparatory training course to meet the wide range of knowledge, skills & competence required for passing of the examination.
Objective
This preparatory training course will enable the prospective energy managers and energy auditors to prepare systematically and with clear focus to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to pass the examination and also function efficiently as an energy manager or an energy auditor.
Course Coverage
Day-1
Energy Scenario, Global Environmental Concerns, Basics of Energy and its various Forms, Energy Management and Audit, Material and Energy Balance, Energy Action Planning, Financial Management, Project Management, Energy Monitoring and Targeting.
Day-2
Fuels and Combustion, Boilers, FBC Boilers, Steam System, Furnaces, Cogeneration, Insulation and Refractories, Waste heat recovery.
Day-3
Electrical Systems, Electrical Motors, Compressed Air System, Fans and Blowers, HVAC and Refrigeration System, Cooling Tower, Pumps and Pumping System, Lighting System, DG Set System, Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems.
Day-4
Energy Performance Assessment for Equipment and Utility Systems, Exercises.
Day-5
Problem Solving, Model Examination, Group Discussion.
Methodology
The preparatory training course will be conducted through lecture sessions, case studies, exercises and model examinations. The program will be supported by audio - visual aids and multi media projector.
Faculty
Senior consultants from National Productivity Council who are highly qualified with two decades of work experiences of training & consultancy in energy audit and conservation field.
Programme Dates
Chennai
1. 19 - 23 March 2007
2. 26 - 30 March 2007
3. 2 - 6 April 2007
4. 9 - 13 April 2007
New Delhi
1. 2 - 6 April 2007
Venue
Chennai
Conference Hall
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Ambattur
Chennai-600 098.
New Delhi
Conference Hall
National Productivity Council
Lodi Road
New Delhi - 110 003.
Chennai
Residential: Rs. 11,000/- per participant
Non Residential: Rs. 8,000/- per participant
New Delhi*
Non Residential: Rs. 12,000/- per participant
*The programme is Non-Residential and participants have to make their own arrangements for their stay.
The five full day session will start at 9.00 a.m. and will end at 6.00 p.m. with an hour break for lunch from 1.00. pm. to 2.00. pm.
Registration
Nominations along with fee by DD in favour of “National Productivity Council” payable at Chennai, should reach on or before seven days before the start of the programme to the below mentioned address,
The Director
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6 (Old No. 31-B), SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai-600 098.
Tel: (044) 2625 1808 / 5216.
Fax: (044) 26254904, Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Registration will be made on first come first served basis.
Monday, July 31, 2006
One-Day Workshop on "e - Governance"
Why is E-Governance the new buzzword?
The colonial view of the Government used to be as a “CONTROLLER and RULER”. Today the Government’s role is like that of a coordinator and service provider. The Government is responsible for providing certain services to the citizens, just like a corporation is responsible for managing the value chain, which leads to output. Business corporations have discovered for the last two decades that with information. Technology they can make the value chain more efficient and this leads to quality increase and cost savings. Similarly, Governments have discovered that with Information Technology they can make the provision of the services to the citizens more efficient, transparent, can save costs and lead to a higher level of efficiency. This application of Information Technology enabled Process & Systems is called E-Governance or E-Government.
What do most E-Governance Initiatives involve?
It involves the entire citizens interfaces with the Government: delivery of government products and services, access to government information & transactions.
The programme highlights all the three aspects of E-Governance namely
· Information Technology Frame Works
· Citizens Access
· Government Process Improvement
Why should Government adopt E-Governance and what are its practical benefits?
A cute acronym has been coined for these possible results of E-Governance – SMART which stands for Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive and Transparent Governments.
Practical benefits include simpler documentation, faster applications, simpler procurement, greater reach of services, accelerating education, public participation and simplifying transactions.
Programme Design & Objectives
The programme will cover all the stages of E-Governance namely:
Ø Information Technology Frameworks
Ø Digitisation
Ø Citizens Access
Ø Content
COVERAGE
v E-Governance-Framework
v Maturity Models of E-Governance Systems
v Information Flow through Internet Technology
v Information Systems-Strategic & Tactical Planning Issues
PARTICIPATION PROFILE
This programme is meant for Group A officers from State & Central Government.
FACULTY & METHODOLOGY
The faculty will comprise of senior NPC experts, top professionals and senior Government Officials. This programme will focus on interactive discussion sessions, case examples and exercises.
VENUE
Dr. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF PRODUCTIVITY
NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL
No. 6, SIDCO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
AMBATTUR, CHENNAI-600 098
DATE: 8th September 2006
FEE
There is no participation fee for this progamme. The nominations are restricted to twenty on First come First basis.
NOMINATION
Nominations, giving participant’s name(s), designation, contact address, email, telephone, fax number etc., may be sent to
The Director
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
National Productivity Council
No.6, Sidco Industrial Estate, Ambattur
Chennai-600 098
Phone: (044) 2625 1808, 2625 5216
Fax : (044) 2625 4904
E-mail: aipnpc@vsnl.com
Website: www.aipnpc.com
Nominations should reach us on or before September 1, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Programme on TPM at Cochin
PROGRAMME
on
TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE (TPM)
INTRODUCTION
Total Productive Maintenance, widely known by its acronym TPM, has become a buzz word among the successful organizations in India and abroad. Concept of TPM was evolved in Japan and promoted by Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) since the year 1970. What TPM does is help companies achieve high level of productivity by developing self-managing abilities in workers and managers which, in turn improve skills and work practices, ultimately leading to reduction in costs and increase in production. The essence of TPM is business process improvement through Working Teams, cutting across organizational layers. These teams are empowered and supported by suitable training and other inputs. They handle the entire process of problem identification, suggestions for improvement and implementation of the solution in collaborative fashion. A number of leading organizations in India, namely Grasim, Vikram Cement, TANFAC, Hindustan Lever, etc., have already implemented and also won the TPM Excellence Awards.
This programme is aimed at imparting necessary knowledge and skills to the executives to initiate implementation of the concepts of TPM in their organisations.
PROGRAMME COVERAGE
- Concept of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- 5S and Kaizen.
- Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness through reduction of six major losses.
- Autonomous maintenance system and small group activities
- Planned maintenance system.
- Skill Improvement of Operators and maintenance workmen.
- Maintenance prevention and early equipment management
- Office TPM
- Implementation of TPM
METHODOLOGY
The programmee will be conducted through lecture sessions, case studies, discussions and audiovisual aids.
PARTICIPATION
The Programme is meant for Executives from all functions responsible for productive use of various resources from organisations interested in implementing TPM.
COURSE FACULTY
T. Rajachidambaram
Director
S. Shivakumar
Senior Deputy Director
National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
Chennai
DATE / DURATION
2 Days, 10th & 11th October,2006
Time: 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
VENUE
International Hotel
M.G.Road,
Ernakulam,
Cochin - 682035
FEES
Rs.4,000/= per participant. The fee covers participation fee, course material and working lunch. This is a non-residential programme.
REGISTRATION
Please send your nominations on your company letter-head indicating name, designation and official address of the participants along with the participation fee. The cheque / Demand Draft should be drawn in favour NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL Payable at CHENNAI . The nominations should reach the following address before 3rd October 2006.
The Director
National Productivity Council
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Productivity
6, SIDCO Industrial Estate,
Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098
Phone No.(044) 26251808, 26255216,
Fax No.(044) 26254904.
Email: aipnpc@vsnl.com
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