• Alan Rossiter

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    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. 

    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 18, 2022
    Pinch analysis and benchmarking offer reliable methods for determining energy savings.
    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.
    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...
    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 17, 2022
    The drive for decarbonization has created new interest in hydrogen
    Alan Rossiter
    July 19, 2022
    Sustained energy efficiency programs help prevent loss of cost-saving methods
    Alan Rossiter
    June 21, 2022
    Incorrect installations can hinder recouping any energy savings
    Alan Rossiter
    May 17, 2022
    Reducing energy consumption sometimes requires a deeper look
    Alan Rossiter
    April 19, 2022
    Consider several factors when reckoning heat, power and steam costs
    Alan Rossiter
    March 21, 2022
    Nuclear power has long been recognized as a potential source of low carbon energy
    Alan Rossiter
    Feb. 16, 2022
    Heat recovery isn’t always a simple endeavor
    Alan Rossiter
    Jan. 24, 2022
    It takes a team to achieve improvements
    Alan Rossiter
    Dec. 17, 2021
    Several opportunities exist to enhance and maintain the efficiency of furnaces and boilers
    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 15, 2021
    Furnaces and boilers are an integral part of most sites in the process industries. Addressing issues will improve efficiency.
    Alan Rossiter
    Oct. 15, 2021
    Overly complicated pinch processes can reduce achievable savings
    Alan Rossiter
    Sept. 14, 2021
    Focus on operational and engineered improvements, proper maintenance, and new technologies
    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 16, 2021
    Saving energy starts with conscious effort and corporate awareness
    Alan Rossiter
    July 21, 2021
    Compressed air technology isn’t the most energy efficient source of power
    Alan Rossiter
    June 18, 2021
    Three potential approaches could reduce both carbon dioxide emissions and energy costs
    Alan Rossiter
    April 26, 2021
    Energy performance indicators can help improve understanding of a plant and how it performs
    Alan Rossiter
    March 23, 2021
    Software programs can make quick work of optimizing steam and power systems
    Alan Rossiter
    March 2, 2021
    A rigorous evaluation will look at technical credibility, energy savings and cost estimates
    Alan Rossiter
    Jan. 18, 2021
    Identifying improvement opportunities should start with this structured brainstorming activity
    Alan Rossiter
    Dec. 14, 2020
    Be wary of several hurdles that can hinder project implementations
    Alan Rossiter
    Nov. 11, 2020
    Technological advances and improved economics are spurring use of such equipment
    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 28, 2020
    Use a simple equation to determine the maximum efficiency of refrigeration equipment
    Alan Rossiter
    Aug. 4, 2020
    A simple equation can help determine the maximum efficiency of an ideal heat engine
    Alan Rossiter
    June 5, 2020
    Minimize disturbances that can increase energy consumption
    Alan Rossiter
    May 6, 2020
    Production cutbacks in continuous processes boost energy consumption
    Alan Rossiter
    April 14, 2020
    Consider tradeoffs and operator training when looking at cogeneration opportunities
    Alan Rossiter
    March 13, 2020
    Question the validity of vendor claims that tout extraordinary energy efficiency