Energy reduction and conservation
 Sage Metering Thermal Mass Flow Meters have proven successful in a variety of energy reduction applications where accurate measurement of gas is needed.
Sage flowmeters are ideal for meeting the provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The Sage meters are easy-to-install with both Insertion and In-Line styles. Built-in flow conditioners help monitor the air and fuel flow to the burner. They do not require separate temperature or pressure transmitters, have no moving parts, are highly accurate and repeatable, and have negligible pressure drop. They have extraordinary rangeability of at least 100 to 1, which is an important feature given the daily variation in flow and consumption of individual zones. With Modbus compliant RS485 communications, they are ideal for government facilities with building management systems. For those difficult to reach burner lines, or locations with extreme radiant heat, Sage also offers a remote style flow meter, with up to 1000 feet of lead length compensated cable. Since the probe or flow body has simply a terminal junction box, all electronics and powering is at the transmitter.
Energy reduction applications gas mass flowmeters:
- Aeration Flow
Aeration flow is necessary to oxygenate basins, which assists in the breakdown of municipal waste. It is the oxygen introduced through air flow which maintains the proper balance for breaking down the sewage. By closely monitoring and measuring the process, a significant energy reduction can result. Sage thermal mass meters are perfect to monitor air mass flow and communicate the data to the blower control system.
- Compressed Air Flow
Compressed air normally accounts for about one third of the electrical usage in an industrial facility. In large industrial applications the thermal mass meter can function as a compressed air flowmeter, and generate significant savings by identifying the optimal number of compressor units required in the application. Additionally, the meter can identify leaks in compressor systems, ascertain overall performance, improve efficiency and reduce consumption.
Sage Metering manufactures an insertion style meter with isolation assembly valve to accommodate easy installation. The Sage meter can detect as low as 5 SFPM making it the perfect tool to detect compressed air leaks and with Modbus compliant communications it’s ideal for complex energy management systems.
- Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is designed to increase energy efficiency and availability of renewable energy. One of the main requirements is to sub-meter natural gas at government facilities, like VA hospitals, penitentiaries, post offices and government sponsored public housing, to identify and improve inefficiencies. The objective is to reduce energy use a minimum 3% per year up to 30% overall reduction by 2015.
- ISO 50001–New Standard defines Best Practices for Energy Management
Various state and local environmental regulations are now mandating that medium and larger heating units require flow meters to help monitor and reduce plant emissions. ISO 50001, the new energy standard outlines best practices to improve energy performance and fuel line monitoring is considered an integral part. Common applications for combustion control monitoring are found in various industries including: textile, glass manufacturing, automotive, aluminum & steel, food & beverage, pulp & paper, power, chemical, and refining.
- LEED BUILDINGS–Natural Gas Sub-Metering
By sub-metering, or monitoring the flow and consumption at individual zones, it becomes possible to identify unusual consumption points, encourage conservation, reduce energy costs, as well as the environmental impact. Common applications include monitoring individual zones at college dormitories, gymnasiums, classrooms, high rises, department stores in a shopping center, and in each building of large government facilities. In new construction or the renovation of “Green” Buildings, an extra LEED point can be obtained if sub-metering is employed. Additionally, sub-metering helps diagnose aging issues of process equipment and identifies potential leaks in fuel feed lines.
- NATURAL GAS FLOW MONITORING–Boiler, Steam Generator or Heater
A key way to reduce energy consumption in any manufacturing facility is to optimize the combustion control on process heaters, industrial boilers and steam generators. Monitoring the air and fuel rates to burners helps deliver optimal air to fuel ratios which results in significant reductions of natural gas (or propane) and improves process efficiency. Many local and state governments have environmental regulations that require flow meters on medium and large heating units, to reduce emissions. Tuning burners to reduce excess fuel reduces emissions and energy costs. Additionally, ISO 50001 standards defines the best practice for energy management, and fuel line monitoring will be an integral part. Applications for fuel line flow monitoring can be found in many industries, such as: textile, glass manufacturing, automotive, aluminum & steel, food & beverage, pulp & paper, power, chemical and refining.
- NATURAL GAS FLOW MONITORING–Combustion Control
A key approach to reducing energy consumption in most manufacturing facilities is to optimize the combustion control on various processes, like: industrial boilers, steam generators, furnaces, ovens, smelters and process heaters. When optimal fuel to air ratio is achieved at the burners, a significant savings in natural gas (or propane) can be achieved. Additionally, process efficiency, product quality and yields can be improved.
Various state and local environmental regulations are now mandating that medium and larger heating units require flow meters to help monitor and reduce plant emissions. ISO 50001, the new energy standard outlines best practices to improve energy performance and fuel line monitoring is considered an integral part. Common applications for combustion control monitoring are found in various industries including: textile, glass manufacturing, automotive, aluminum & steel, food & beverage, pulp & paper, power, chemical, and refining.
- NATURAL GAS FLOW MONITORING–-Sub-Metering in Industry
Because of the rising energy costs, along with societal and government pressure to reduce emissions, monitoring natural gas mass flow and consumption within a facility’s individual zones has become desirable. By monitoring a facility’s gas flow it not only encourages conservation, but also process efficiencies can be assessed, unusual flow can be identified and the facility can cost allocate various operating areas. Additionally, by sub-metering process equipment, fuel leaks can be identified and information from the flow meter can spot if equipment needs to be maintained or replaced.
- NATURAL GAS FLOW RATE--Main Gas Line into the Plant
With rising energy prices, monitoring natural gas flow coming into the plant provides critical information about the plant’s natural gas demand. While the traditional billing meter reports consumption over a fixed period of time (i.e., monthly), a thermal mass flowmeter monitors flow rate, as well as consumption. It provides real-time data about upset conditions, peak demand, inefficiencies and wasted energy.
- NATURAL GAS SUB-METERING-–Commercial and Residential Applications
Government regulations often require sub-metering of natural gas at campuses, large residential projects, high rise buildings, government facilities, large commercial applications or shopping centers. Even when it’s not required, energy-minded stakeholders and landlords often use sub-metering. By monitoring the flow rate and consumption at individual zones, it becomes possible to identify unusual consumption points, encourage conservation, reduce energy costs as well as minimize environmental impact. Common applications include monitoring individual zones at college dormitories, gymnasiums, classrooms, high rises, department stores in a shopping center, and in each building of a large government facility. Zone flow monitoring can provide cost allocation to differing operating areas, ascertain aging issues of process equipment such as old boilers or furnaces, as well as identify possible leaks in fuel feed lines. In new construction or the renovation of “Green” Buildings, an extra LEED point can be obtained if sub-metering is employed.
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