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a refrigerator in the pantry. The well-lit warehouse space Phase 2 - Monitoring Implementation:
suggests considerable lighting-related power consumption. Following the identification of key energy-consuming devices,
a student-developed current monitoring system would be
The second floor, dedicated to administrative operations, deployed to collect real-time consumption data. This custom
represents another central energy consumption point monitoring solution would be installed on selected high-
with its fully air-conditioned office space. The third floor's consumption devices to track their energy usage patterns
meeting room, also climate-controlled, adds to the cooling over a predetermined period (between 18th December 2024
requirements. Five air-conditioning compressors serving these and 8th January 2025). The monitoring system would provide
upper levels indicate substantial energy demand for climate detailed insights into:
control, which likely contributes significantly to the facility's • Daily consumption patterns of selected devices
high electrical bills. The environmental review suggests that • Peak currents
the primary contributors to the high electrical consumption • Usage duration and frequency
were the facility's major appliances and climate control
systems. The five air-conditioning compressors serving the Phase 3 - Analysis and Recommendations:
upper levels likely represent the most significant power draw, The final phase would focus on analysing the collected data
followed by the high-energy appliances on the ground floor, to:
including the water heater, washer, dryer, and refrigerator. • Compare actual device consumption against manufacturer
specifications
This essential operational equipment requires a detailed • Identify inefficient equipment or systems
energy audit to identify potential inefficiencies and
opportunities for energy optimisation. Understanding these Based on this analysis, the project would deliver:
devices' usage patterns and efficiency ratings would be crucial • A consumption profile of selected devices
in developing targeted strategies for reducing overall energy • Provide practical recommendations for the necessary
consumption and associated costs. improvement in consumption, leading to cost-saving

Objectives Environmental Aspects
This project's primary objective is to investigate Wen The following were some observations from the initial site
Hong's electrical energy consumption patterns through a visit:
systematic three-phase approach: site survey, monitoring
implementation, and data analysis to reduce consumption Energy Consumption:
and cut associated carbon emissions. The facility demonstrates significant electrical energy usage
across all three floors, primarily from lighting and cooling
Phase 1 - Site Survey: systems. The LED lighting installation throughout the
The initial phase involved a detailed site survey of Wen Hong's building represents a positive energy-efficient choice, though
three-level facility to identify and document high-energy- continuous operation across three floors still contributes to
consuming devices commonly found in commercial buildings. the overall power consumption. The five inverter-equipped air
This included but was not limited to air-conditioning systems, conditioning compressors servicing levels 2 and 3 constitute
lighting infrastructure, office equipment, and any specialised a portion of the building's energy consumption, albeit using
security system infrastructure. Additionally, the survey would relatively efficient inverter technology.
examine current operational practices and behaviours that
might contribute to elevated energy consumption.

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