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Theses/Dissertations

2007

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Computer Engineering

Computer network architectures<br />Electric lighting -- Energy conservation<br />Electric power consumption -- Management

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A Network Infrastructure For Real-Time Monitoring Of Campus Energy Consumption, Sandeep Kunchum Jan 2007

A Network Infrastructure For Real-Time Monitoring Of Campus Energy Consumption, Sandeep Kunchum

Masters Theses

"Pressing environmental concerns and rising energy costs have led many organizations to carefully review their energy consumption. Conservation requires that energy use be monitored accurately and continuously, to identify areas with higher energy consumption. Lighting has repeatedly been identified as such an area. A simple, yet effective method for reducing lighting energy consumption is retrofitting existing light fixtures with modern energy-efficient versions. The University of Missouri-Rolla is currently carrying out a lighting retrofit of all fixtures on campus. The pilot building for this project is McNutt Hall, as it has the single highest consumption of lighting energy. The results of …