BestPractices has a varied and expanding software collection. Much of the software can be accessed here. A few packages must be ordered from the EERE Information Center via e-mail or by calling 1-877-EERE-INF (877-337-3463).
With the right know-how, you can use these powerful tools to help you identify and analyze energy system savings opportunities in your plant. While the tools are accessible here for download, we also encourage you to attend a training workshop to enhance your knowledge and take full advantage of opportunities identified in the software programs. For some tools, advanced training is also available to help you further increase your expertise. Find out more about training.
AIRMaster+ provides comprehensive information on assessing compressed air systems, including modeling, existing and future system upgrades, and evaluating savings and effectiveness of energy efficiency measures.
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- AIRMaster+ Qualification
DOE and the Compressed Air Challenge® recognize Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialists for their ability to use the AIRMaster+ software effectively with industrial end users. Used properly, AIRMaster+ is a powerful tool for modeling "what if" scenarios for possible improvements to compressed air systems. A Qualified Specialist can apply AIRMaster+ to assist you in identifying system improvement opportunities. Details.
An energy-efficient motor selection and management tool, MotorMaster+ 4.0 software includes a catalog of over 20,000 AC motors. This tool features motor inventory management tools, maintenance log tracking, efficiency analysis, savings evaluation, energy accounting, and environmental reporting capabilities.
MotorMaster+ International includes many of the capabilities and features of MotorMaster+; however, now you can evaluate repair/replacement options on a broader range of motors, including those tested under the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standard, and those tested using International Electrical Commission (IEC) methodology. With this tool you can conduct analyses in different currencies, calculate efficiency benefits for utility rate schedules with demand charges, edit and modify motor rewind efficiency loss defaults, and determine "best available" motors. The tool can be modified to operate in English, Spanish, and French.
The NOx and Energy Assessment Tool (NxEAT) helps plants in the petroleum refining and chemical industries to assess and analyze NOx emissions and application of energy efficiency improvements. Use the tool to inventory emissions from equipment that generates NOx, and then compare how various technology applications and efficiency measure affect overall costs and reduction of NOx. Perform "what-if" analyses to optimize and select the most cost-effective methods for reducing NOx from systems such as fired heaters, boilers, gas turbines, and reciprocating engines.
Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool (PHAST) provides an introduction to process heating methods and tools to improve thermal efficiency of heating equipment. Use the tool to survey process heating equipment that uses fuel, steam, or electricity, and identify the most energy-intensive equipment. You can also perform an energy (heat) balance on selected equipment (furnaces) to identify and reduce non-productive energy use. Compare performance of the furnace under various operating conditions and test "what-if" scenarios.
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- PHAST Qualification
DOE recognizes PHAST Qualified Specialists for their ability to apply the PHAST tool with industrial users. Attendees who successfully complete a PHAST qualification workshop receive this designation. A Qualified Specialist can apply PHAST to help you identify opportunities for thermal efficiency of heating equipment. Details.
The Pumping System Assessment Tool helps industrial users assess the efficiency of pumping system operations. PSAT uses achievable pump performance data from Hydraulic Institute standards and motor performance data from the MotorMaster+ database to calculate potential energy and associated cost savings.
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- PSAT Qualification
DOE now offers a qualification program for pumping system specialists in the use of its PSAT software. Attendees who successfully complete a PSAT qualification workshop will be recognized as a Qualified Pump System Specialist and will receive a certificate from DOE with this designation. Details.
If you consider potential steam system improvements in your plant, the results could be worthwhile. In fact, in many facilities, steam system improvements can save 10% to 20% in fuel costs.
To help you tap into potential savings in your facility, DOE offers a suite of tools for evaluating and identifying steam system improvements. Learn more about the tools and specialized training, and download software here.
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- Steam System Scoping Tool
This tool is designed to help steam system energy managers and operations personnel to perform initial self-assessments of their steam systems. This tool will profile and grade steam system operations and management. This tool will help you to evaluate your steam system operations against best practices.
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- Steam System Assessment Tool (SSAT) Version 2.0.0
The Steam System Assessment Tool (SSAT) allows steam analysts to develop approximate models of real steam systems. Using these models, you can apply SSAT to quantify the magnitude—energy, cost, and emissions-savings—of key potential steam improvement opportunities. SSAT contains the key features of typical steam systems.
The enhanced and improved version includes features such as a steam demand savings project; a user-defined fuel model; a boiler stack loss worksheet for the SSAT fuels; a boiler flash steam recovery model; and improved steam trap models.
Note: If you have SSAT Version 1.0.0 installed, we recommend that you perform a complete update to the new version. Installing SSAT Version 2.0.0 will not erase any software templates you have previously created. Or, you can continue to use Version 1.0.0, but load the new software template files and save them in your existing SSAT "Templates" folder.
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- 3E Plus Version 3.2
The program calculates the most economical thickness of industrial insulation for user input operating conditions. You can make calculations using the built-in thermal performance relationships of generic insulation materials or supply conductivity data for other materials.
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You can get help on software installation and operation from the EERE Information Center at 1-877-EERE-INF (877-337-3463) or email to eereic@ee.doe.gov.
- Steam Tool Specialist Qualification Training
Industry professionals can earn recognition as Qualified Specialists in the use of the BestPractices Steam Tools. DOE offers an in-depth 2-1/2 day training for steam system specialists, including 2 days of classroom instruction and a written exam. Participants who complete the workshop and pass the written exam are recognized by DOE as Qualified Steam Tool Specialists. Specialists can assist industrial customers in using the BestPractices Steam Tools to evaluate their steam systems. Details.
The Decision Tools for Industry CD contains the MotorMaster+ 3.0 (MM+ 3.0), Pump System Assessment Tool, Steam System Scoping Tool, 3E Plus and the new AirMaster+ software packages described above. In addition, it includes MM+ 3.0 training. The training walks you through the fundamentals and the advanced features of MM+3.0 and provides examples for using the software to make motor purchase decisions. Please order via e-mail from the EERE Information Center or call the EERE Information Center at 1-877-EERE-INF (877-337-3463).
This Windows software program helps you, as a plant or operations professional, determine the economic feasibility of an ASD application, predict how much electrical energy may be saved by using an Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD), and search a database of standard drives. The package includes two 3 1/2 inch diskettes, user's manual, and user's guide. Please order from EPRI. For more information see the ASDMaster Web Site. |
