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    • Alan Rossiter

    Alan Rossiter, Formal Crop
    Energy Columnist

    Alan Rossiter is a former contributor for Chemical Processing's Energy Saver column. He has more than 35 years of experience in process engineering and management, including eight years in plant technical support, design and research with Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI, United Kingdom) and nine years in energy efficiency and waste minimization consulting with Linnhoff March, before starting his own business. In 2019 he joined the University of Houston as Executive Director, External Relations for UH Energy. He is a chartered engineer (U.K.) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas. His latest book, Energy Management and Efficiency for the Process Industries, coauthored with Beth Jones, was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2015. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and a Past Chair of the South Texas Section of the AIChE. 

    How Much Energy Can You Save?

    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 18, 2022
    Pinch analysis and benchmarking offer reliable methods for determining energy savings.

    Quantify Your Energy Efficiency Program

    Alan Rossiter
    Oct. 27, 2022
    Assess the value of any energy savings using a site’s energy profile, a combination of data and engineering judgment.

    Energy & The Environment: Address The Elephant In The Room

    Alan Rossiter
    Oct. 4, 2022
    The challenge in the process industries today is to maintain the viability of our enterprise, and the societal benefits it provides, while also addressing the clear and present...

    Is Hydrogen The Wonder Fuel?

    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 17, 2022
    The drive for decarbonization has created new interest in hydrogen

    Beware Of Energy Efficiency Lifecycles

    Alan Rossiter
    July 19, 2022
    Sustained energy efficiency programs help prevent loss of cost-saving methods

    Energy Saver Projects: Yes, It Does Matter

    Alan Rossiter
    June 21, 2022
    Incorrect installations can hinder recouping any energy savings

    Energy Saver: Get To The Root Of Energy Inefficiencies

    Alan Rossiter
    May 17, 2022
    Reducing energy consumption sometimes requires a deeper look

    Energy Saver: Better Calculate The Cost Of Steam

    Alan Rossiter
    April 19, 2022
    Consider several factors when reckoning heat, power and steam costs

    Energy Saver: Could Chemical Plants Go Nuclear?

    Alan Rossiter
    March 21, 2022
    Nuclear power has long been recognized as a potential source of low carbon energy

    Energy Saver: Squeeze Out The Heat

    Alan Rossiter
    Feb. 16, 2022
    Heat recovery isn’t always a simple endeavor

    Get The Lowdown On Eastman Chemical’s Boiler Efficiency

    Alan Rossiter
    Jan. 24, 2022
    It takes a team to achieve improvements

    Energy Saver: Improve Fired Equipment Efficiency

    Alan Rossiter
    Dec. 17, 2021
    Several opportunities exist to enhance and maintain the efficiency of furnaces and boilers

    Energy Saver: Get Fired Up

    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 15, 2021
    Furnaces and boilers are an integral part of most sites in the process industries. Addressing issues will improve efficiency.

    Energy Saver: Design In A Pinch

    Alan Rossiter
    Oct. 15, 2021
    Overly complicated pinch processes can reduce achievable savings

    Energy Saver: Change How Your Plant Runs

    Alan Rossiter
    Sept. 14, 2021
    Focus on operational and engineered improvements, proper maintenance, and new technologies

    Energy Saver: Behold The Impact Of Human Behavior

    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 16, 2021
    Saving energy starts with conscious effort and corporate awareness

    Don’t Get Blown Away By Air Motors

    Alan Rossiter
    July 21, 2021
    Compressed air technology isn’t the most energy efficient source of power

    Drive Energy Efficiency With Decarbonization

    Alan Rossiter
    June 18, 2021
    Three potential approaches could reduce both carbon dioxide emissions and energy costs

    Energy Saver: Stay On Top With EnPIs

    Alan Rossiter
    April 26, 2021
    Energy performance indicators can help improve understanding of a plant and how it performs

    Energy Saver: Get Less Steamed Up

    Alan Rossiter
    March 23, 2021
    Software programs can make quick work of optimizing steam and power systems

    Screen Your Energy Projects

    Alan Rossiter
    March 2, 2021
    A rigorous evaluation will look at technical credibility, energy savings and cost estimates

    Energy Saver: Make The Case For PFD Reviews

    Alan Rossiter
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Identifying improvement opportunities should start with this structured brainstorming activity

    Energy Saver: Leap Over Barriers

    Alan Rossiter
    Dec. 14, 2020
    Be wary of several hurdles that can hinder project implementations

    Energy Saver: Consider ORCs For Waste Heat Recovery

    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 11, 2020
    Technological advances and improved economics are spurring use of such equipment

    Speak The Language Of Refrigeration

    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 28, 2020
    Use a simple equation to determine the maximum efficiency of refrigeration equipment

    Speak The Language Of Energy Efficiency

    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 4, 2020
    A simple equation can help determine the maximum efficiency of an ideal heat engine

    Energy Saver: Keep Your Plant At A Steady State

    Alan Rossiter
    June 5, 2020
    Minimize disturbances that can increase energy consumption

    Energy Saver: Combat Low Rate, Low Efficiency

    Alan Rossiter
    May 6, 2020
    Production cutbacks in continuous processes boost energy consumption

    Energy Saver: Double Up On Cogeneration

    Alan Rossiter
    April 14, 2020
    Consider tradeoffs and operator training when looking at cogeneration opportunities

    Energy Efficiency: Is It Too Good To Be True?

    Alan Rossiter
    March 13, 2020
    Question the validity of vendor claims that tout extraordinary energy efficiency