Section 2 i) Initial Research Work - Gewerbliche Schule Ravensburg

ENVIRONMENTAL VISIT10.02.11Energy• Uses Remote Utilities Management (RUM)o Meters checked remotely several times a dayo Collate datao Present data in the form of spreadsheets ready for analysiso Look at and compare trends in energy usage• Cleaning bayo Extraction system in placeo Lids fitted to make savingso Have made a 145 tonne saving by using these processes• Maintenanceo Constant monitoring for air leaks and fluid leakso Repairs carried out straight away to prevent energy wastage• Site is Carbon Trust Standardo This proves ongoing energy costs are being monitoredo Can see that measures are taken to save energy• Use of jet fuelo Due to engine testing, the site uses more jet fuel than Cardiff airporto Monitor this very closely to ensure correct usage• Intelligent lightingo Reacts to occupation of an areao Monitors the amount of sunlight and reacts to ito A saving of £17,000 was made in one section in one year by using this• Heating efficiency system11