CPM Energy Management & Utilities

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of implementing ISO 50001 in a manufacturing facility?

Accepted Answer

Establish a systematic framework for improving energy performance

Answer

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions only

Answer

Comply with OSHA energy regulations

Answer

Replace existing quality management systems

Question 2

Which metric is most commonly used to measure energy efficiency in a manufacturing plant?

Accepted Answer

Energy intensity (energy consumed per unit of output)

Answer

Total energy consumed per month

Answer

Peak demand in kilowatts

Answer

Annual utility bill total

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of power factor correction in industrial facilities?

Accepted Answer

Reduce reactive power and lower utility demand charges

Answer

Increase voltage supplied to equipment

Answer

Eliminate harmonic distortion in circuits

Answer

Increase the rotational speed of electric motors

Question 4

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) deliver the greatest energy savings in which type of application?

Accepted Answer

Centrifugal pumps and fans operating at partial load

Answer

Resistive heating elements

Answer

Lighting systems

Answer

Pneumatic conveyor systems

Question 5

In electrical utility billing, a 'demand charge' is based on:

Accepted Answer

The highest 15- or 30-minute average power draw recorded in the period

Answer

Total kilowatt-hours consumed during the billing period

Answer

The number of electrical circuits installed in the facility

Answer

Power factor measured at the end of the month

Question 6

Which level of ASHRAE energy audit provides detailed equipment-level measurements and ROI calculations for capital-intensive modifications?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 – Detailed Analysis of Capital Intensive Modifications

Answer

Level 1 – Walk-Through Audit

Answer

Level 2 – Energy Survey and Analysis

Answer

Level 0 – Benchmarking Assessment

Question 7

Failed-open steam traps in industrial facilities most commonly result in:

Accepted Answer

Energy waste through direct steam leakage to condensate return

Answer

Decreased steam pressure throughout the system

Answer

Contamination of product streams

Answer

Reduced boiler firing rate only