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Evidence Guide: MSS015040 - Conduct a sustainability energy audit

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MSS015040 - Conduct a sustainability energy audit

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify all sources and uses of energy in process

  1. Identify all sources of energy external to the site
  2. Identify all sources of energy within the site
  3. Consult with technical, operational and other relevant stakeholders to identify all uses of energy, energy type and intensity required by plant and/or equipment within process
Identify all sources of energy external to the site

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Identify all sources of energy within the site

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Consult with technical, operational and other relevant stakeholders to identify all uses of energy, energy type and intensity required by plant and/or equipment within process

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Calculate theoretical use of energy

  1. Calculate theoretical net use of energy by type and intensity for plant and/or equipment
  2. Calculate overall energy balance for process
  3. Evaluate the need for energy consumption by process compared to alternative processes, plant and/or equipment
Calculate theoretical net use of energy by type and intensity for plant and/or equipment

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Calculate overall energy balance for process

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Evaluate the need for energy consumption by process compared to alternative processes, plant and/or equipment

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Measure actual use of energy

  1. Determine actual net energy use for overall process
  2. Determine actual net energy use for plant and/or equipment within process
  3. Calculate difference between theoretical and actual energy use by plant and/or equipment and overall process
  4. Identify actual energy type used by plant and/or equipment
Determine actual net energy use for overall process

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Determine actual net energy use for plant and/or equipment within process

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Calculate difference between theoretical and actual energy use by plant and/or equipment and overall process

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Identify actual energy type used by plant and/or equipment

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Develop strategies to improve energy usage

  1. Rank plant and/or equipment by difference between theoretical and actual energy use
  2. Rank plant and/or equipment by actual energy use
  3. Identify plant and/or equipment using higher intensity energy than required
  4. Develop strategies to reduce energy consumption and/or use lower intensity energy
Rank plant and/or equipment by difference between theoretical and actual energy use

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Rank plant and/or equipment by actual energy use

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Identify plant and/or equipment using higher intensity energy than required

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Develop strategies to reduce energy consumption and/or use lower intensity energy

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Prepare recommendation/s for improved energy usage

  1. Consult with stakeholders to confirm or amend strategies
  2. Identify any regulatory or other requirements that impact energy usage and amend strategies as needed to address requirements
  3. Rank strategies by benefit/cost ratio
  4. Short-list preferred energy reduction strategies
  5. Prepare recommendation/s according to procedures and requirements for approval
Consult with stakeholders to confirm or amend strategies

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Identify any regulatory or other requirements that impact energy usage and amend strategies as needed to address requirements

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Rank strategies by benefit/cost ratio

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Short-list preferred energy reduction strategies

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Prepare recommendation/s according to procedures and requirements for approval

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge