Welcome to the 23rd International Conference on the “Domestic Use of Energy” (DUE). We know that the world and especially South Africa is challenged to find sustainable solutions to energy provision and energy must be used wisely, so it is essential that we research and find lasting solutions for the effective use of energy in the home. The theme of the conference “Domestic Use of Energy” resonates very well with CPUTs goal of environmental sustainability and efficiency.
Opening and Keynote Session – Chaired by Nico Beute
Welcome – Dr. Prins Nevhutalu, CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa
What is the role and value of International Collaboration in promoting energy efficiency? – presented by Mr. Benoit Lebot, IPEEC, Paris, France
Pushing the Energy Efficiency envelope through appliance standards around the world – presented by Miss. Nicole Kearney, CLASP, United States
Commitment by SA Government to sustainable energy usage – Policies and National Strategies for Energy Efficiency – presented by Mr. Maphuti Legodi, DoE
Introduction to the EE Standards & Labelling Project – MEPS and Product Labelling – presented by Mr. Ike Ndlovu, DoE, Pretoria, South Africa
Readiness of the Lab and progress on standards – presented by Mr. Lucas Monyai, SABS, Pretoria, South Africa
Parallel session A – Chaired by Theo Covary
MEPS and Product Labelling: Regulations and Standards
Overview of the technical and administrative regulatory requirements for the energy efficiency of electrical and electronic apparatus – presented by Mr. Langa Jele, NRCS, Pretoria, South Africa
The Regulatory Supervision and Market Surveillance Strategies to Deal with Potential Areas of Non Compliance – presented by Mrs. Kate Sibongile Maswanganyi, National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, Pretoria, South Africa
Parallel session B – Chaired by Ben Groenewald
Domestic Appliances & Effective energy use in the home
Influence of fuel-bed temperatures on CO and condensed matter emissions from packed-bed residential coal combustion – presented by Mr. Tafadzwa Makonese, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
A comparison of emissions and thermal efficiency of three improved liquid fuel stoves – presented by Mr. Masilu Daniel Masekameni, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Energy Generating Potential of Sandwich Dual-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cells Fed with Municipal Wastewater for Domestic Use – presented by Mr. Joshua Adeniran, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Parallel session C – Chaired by Gisela Prasad
Electrification and Energy use in Rural Areas
An Energy Market for Islanded Rural Micro-Grids – presented by Mr. Alex Densmore, Univsersity of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Towards Standardising Building Rural Clinics: Energy Requirements – presented by Mr. Stefan Szewczuk, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa
Intelligent Central Energy Management System for Remote Community Microgrid – presented by Dr. Atanda Raji, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, South Africa
Keynote session – Chaired by Barry Bredenkamp
An Introduction to IEA (International Energy Agency) DSM and its Drivers – presented by Mr. Rob Kool, Chairman of the DSM Implementing Agreement
Examples from IEA DSM Task 24 on Behaviour Change in MEPS and Labelling – Demand Side Management Implementing Agreement – presented by Dr. Sea Rotmann, SEA, New Zealand, Operating Agent Task 24
Business models for a more effective market uptake of DSM Energy Services – IEA DSM Task 25 – presented by Dr. Ruth Mourik, DuneWorks, the Netherlands, Operating Agent Task 25
An International Collaboration to promote Energy Efficiency in Networked Devices – presented by Mr. Benoit Lebot, IPEEC, France
Parallel session A – Chaired by Theo Covary
MEPS: Panel Discussion and Questions
Panel: Ike Ndlovu and Maphuti Legodi from Energy Department, Lucas Monyani from SABS, Langa Jele and Kate Maswanganyi from NRCS and Nicole Kearney from CLASP
- International compliance certificates and Letter of Authority and Standards and Labels – how will the two work together
- How will the programme be structured to ensure that there is an acceptable level of compliance
Parallel session B – Chaired by Philip Lloyd
Customer needs
Closing the Loop between Theory, Policy and Practice: IEA DSM Task 24 on behavior change – presented by Dr. Sea Rotmann, International Energy Agency, Demand Side Management Implementing Agreement, SEA, New Zealand
The Effectiveness of a Residential Energy Efficiency Behavior Change Programme in South Africa – presented by Ms. Mathilda du Preeez, SANEDI, South Africa
Future Internet Concepts for Demand Management – presented by Mr. Hinesh Madhoo, Eskom, South Africa; Amal Khatri
Parallel session C – Chaired by Johan Vermeulen
Customer needs
Proposed Installation of a Low-Cost Ceiling System in Low Cost Housing – presented by George Mathews, CRCED, Pretoria, North West University, South Africa
A Mobile Design Application for Energy Efficient Buildings – presented by Mr. George Mathews, CRCED, Pretoria, North West University, Pretoria, South Africa
Mobile Payment Innovation for Sustainable Energy Access – presented by Ms. Whitney Pailman, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Keynote session – Chaired by Ernst Uken
DC Grids, product Labelling and Project Communications
Innovation meets Standardization next step in the application of DC (Direct Current) electrical power – presented by Mr. Johan van Velthoven, NEN, Delft, The Netherlands
DC-Grids for enabling smart grids with distributed resources, demand response and storage for electricity – presented by René Kamphuis, TNO, the Netherlands
How are proposed MEPS and product labeling impacting on consumers – presented by Miss. Precious Ncayiyana, National Consumer Forum (Consumer Fair), pretoria, South Africa
The success, funding and administration of incentive schemes in reducing electricity demand – presented by Mr. Colin Openshaw, Eskom, South Africa
Outline of incentives proposed to increase the uptake of energy efficient appliances – presented by Mr. Cornelis Van der Waal, Merchsntec
Parallel session A – Chaired by Theo Covary
DC Grids and Appliance Labelling
Mandatory product labeling and label guideline – presented by Ike Ndlovu, Pretoria, South Africa
Key elements and strategies to develop a successful incentives program – presented by Nicole Kearney, DoE
Placement of the label: Is it the retailers or manufacturers responsibility? Where must it be placed on the appliance? How will this be communicated? – MEPS & Labelling panel
Final discussion on any aspect of MEPS and Appliance Labelling – MEPS & Labelling Panel
Parallel session B – Chaired by Lisa Ryenolds
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Harmonised domestic energy savings calculation: international experiences and standards – presented by Mr. Harry Vreuls, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, the Netherlands
DSM-University, a tool to build the future on a solid experience – presented by Hans Nilsson, Advisor to the IEA DSM Implementing Agreement
Green Rating for Homes – presented by Manfred Braune
The Sustainable Energy for All Initiative – presented by Mr. Steve Thorne, Energy Transformation, Tanzania
Parallel session C – Chaired by Harold Annegarn
Renewable Energy
Design Analysis of hybrid-PM Synchronous Generator for Wind Energy Applications Considering Flux-Variation – presented by Ms. Lilian Amuhaya, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Automated Hybrid Solar and Mains System for peak time Power Demand – presented by Mr. Mathew Habyarimana, UKZN – University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
Small Hydro-Power for Sustainable Energy Generation in Africa – Pumped Storage Hybrid System Case Study – presented by Mr. Samuel Ilupeju, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Optimization of Battery-Integrated Diesel Generator Hybrid Systems Using On/Off Operating Strategy – presented by mr. Kanzumba Kusakana, central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Parallel session A – Chaired by Joan du Toit
Domestic Appliances & Customer needs
Review of appliance energy savings in light of South Africa’s delayed Standards & Labelling (S&L) Programme – presented by Theo Covary, Unlimited Energy, Rosbank, South Africa
Comparative Evaluation of Emissions from Selected Paraffin Lamps and a Paraffin Thermoelectric Generator – presented by Dr. David Kimemia, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Towards a standard for clean solid-fuelled cookstoves – presented by Prof. Philip Lloyd, CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa
Parallel session B – Chaired by Nhlanhla Mitwa
Effective energy use in the home
Residential Estate Electricity Plan Implementation actual Case Study – presented by Mr. Corrie Visagie, Gateway Ultility Solutions, Cape Town, South Africa
Energy Management System for a Residential Grid-Tied Microgrid – presented by Mr. Wilhelm Bisschoff, NWU, South Africa
Swimming Pool Efficiency – presented by Ms. Carolyn Idas
Parallel session C – Chaired by Ben Groenewald
Renewable Energy
Optimal energy management of an isolated electric Tuk-Tuk charging station powered by Hybrid Renewable Systems – presented by Mr. Herman Vermaak, central Univsersity of Technology, Bloemfontein, South Africa
CFD evaluation of premixed and non-premixed models as suitable representatives of fixed-bed biomass combust or freeboard – presented by Mr. Mathope Lekwana, Corner Kingsway and Univsersity Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Robust and Highly Efficient Wide-Input Range Power Converter for Space Application – presented by Mr. Khader Mananga Bayimissa, CPUT, Cape Town, South Africa
Parellel session A – Chaired by Erik Kiderlen
Demand-Side Management & Renewable Energy
The DC House for Low Power House.Holds – DC-DC Converter Analysis – presented by Mr. Christo Venter, CPUT, South Africa
Comparative Advantage of Flux Switching PM Machines for medium-speed Wind Drives – presented by Mr. Udochukwu Akuru, Stellenbosc University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Experimental study of solar water desalination system utilizing evacuated tube heat pipe collector – presented by Mr. Ayad Alwaer, CPUT, cape Town, South Africa
Parallel session – Chaired by Harold Annegarn
Effective energy use in the home
Energy Content and Combustion Behaviour of loose Biomass Available in Limpopo – presented by Mr. Mikateko Reuben Shuma, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Second step to full DC-potential: DC Grid Efficiency for Home Owners Associations – presented by Mr. Pepijn van Willigenburg, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Delft, the Netherlands
Power Consumption of Thermoelectric Cooling Holders – presented by Dr. Nima Zabihi, North-Wst University, South Africa
Parallel session C – Chaired by Philip Lloyd
Renewable Energy & Water Heating
Determination of Optimal Residential Pv- and Battery Bank Size to Minimise Payback Time, With Time-of-Day Considerations – presented by Mr. Tielman Nieuwoudt, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Potential for hybridization of gas turbine power plants with renewable energy in South Africa – presented by Dr. Edmund Okoroigwe, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Fundamental approach to quantify savings of Residential Hot Water production by retrofitting geyser with an Air Source Heat Pump – presented by Mr. Stephen Tangwe, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
