Newsletters
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
WEBINARS
SUBSCRIBE
All Articles
All News
Issue Archive
Podcasts
Columns & Blogs
Cartoon Gallery
Salary Survey
Riyaz Papar
Energy Columnist
Energy Saver: Create Cold from Heat
Riyaz Papar
Nov. 14, 2016
An absorption system using waste heat often is a good fit to provide cooling
Energy Efficiency: Better Manage Excess Air
Riyaz Papar
Sept. 26, 2016
Implementing an oxygen trim control system offers significant benefits
Energy Saver: Make the Most of Blowdown
Riyaz Papar
Aug. 26, 2016
Recovering thermal energy from flash steam offers energy-saving opportunities
Optimize Compressed Air System Controls
Riyaz Papar
July 18, 2016
Evaluate system design, load profile and plant demand to determine your control strategy.
Pump Out Energy Inefficiencies
Riyaz Papar
June 8, 2016
Prioritize pumps to analyze before conducting energy assessments
Assess Heat Exchanger Performance
Riyaz Papar
May 20, 2016
A proper evaluation can determine whether a shutdown is needed
Energy Saver: Understand Impact Analysis
Riyaz Papar
April 12, 2016
Focusing on an implementation’s true consequences can lead to more cost-effective results
Improve Energy Efficiency of Batch Processes
Riyaz Papar
March 18, 2016
Such processes often offer substantial opportunities for savings.
Mind Your Refrigeration Systems, Part II
Riyaz Papar
Feb. 16, 2016
A periodic energy assessment can spur some low-cost energy saving measures
Mind Your Refrigeration Systems, Part I
Riyaz Papar
Jan. 12, 2016
Understanding fluids and their properties is key to energy-efficient operations.
Listen to Your Steam Traps
Riyaz Papar
Dec. 15, 2015
Checking the sounds they make and other tests can help minimize steam loss
Energy Saver: Make Your Processes Smarter
Riyaz Papar
Nov. 10, 2015
Effectively monitor data to make your plant more energy efficient and reliable
Have you Visited your Cooling Towers Lately?
Riyaz Papar
Oct. 26, 2015
Inefficient operation can impact energy intensity and upstream processes
Energy Saver: Understand Cogeneration, Part 2
Riyaz Papar
Sept. 8, 2015
Get more power out of your gas turbine generator while saving energy using waste heat
Energy Saver: Understand Cogeneration, Part 1
Riyaz Papar
Aug. 11, 2015
Consider installing duct burners to produce incremental steam.
Gain Energy Efficiency Using Free Tools
Riyaz Papar
July 9, 2015
Downloadable software from the DOE can help junior engineers as well as experts.
Improve Insulation
Riyaz Papar
June 9, 2015
Hot surfaces can lead to significant energy losses and pose personal injury risks
Make the Most of Adjustable Speed Drives
Riyaz Papar
May 5, 2015
Understanding the system curve is crucial to avoid problems
Evaluate Energy-Related Utilities
Riyaz Papar
April 14, 2015
Use a systems approach to calculate the impact cost of every utility stream.
Energy Saver: Nix Non-Condensables
Riyaz Papar
March 10, 2015
Inert buildup increases head pressure leading to higher energy consumption
Properly Assess Your Boiler
Riyaz Papar
Feb. 10, 2015
Conduct thorough energy assessments to meet new MACT compliance requirements.
Load More Content