🟢 Energy Auditing – the Role of Electrical Engineers in Green Energy (With ChatGPT Guidance & AI Illustrations)

🧭 Introduction

#####This project is done with the assistance of ChatGPT AI, which helped guide the structure, content, and even AI-generated illustrations for clear communication.#####

Hello! I’m Mohamed Azaruddin, an Electrical Engineer working at Greeny Adventures, a nature-based adventure park in Ooty. My daily work involves ensuring the park runs safely and efficiently—especially in terms of power usage.

In this project, I performed a detailed Energy Audit of our park to identify energy waste, suggest sustainable improvements, and promote awareness among fellow engineers. This initiative supports the Green Earth mission—protecting our planet through mindful energy use.

️ Supplies and Tools Used

1. Clamp Meter
2. Digital Multimeter
3. Lux Meter
4. Thermographic IR Scanner
5. Autodesk AutoCAD (for layout)
6. Microsoft Excel (for load analysis)
7. Past electricity bills
8. Mobile phone / camera for documentation

Greeny Adventures includes:

1. Zipline station
2. Climbing walls
3. Cafeteria & food court
4. Guest rest areas
5. Office & control rooms
6. Decorative and safety lighting systems

🔧 A layout was created in AutoCAD, marking electrical zones like:

1. Lighting circuits
2. Ride control panels
3. Power outlets
4. Motorized systems

We collected data from various points as shown in the image.

Tools like clamp meters and lux meters helped in identifying inefficiencies.

1. Peak Load Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (mostly lighting)
2. Idle Load: Motors running even when rides are closed
3. High Wattage: Old fluorescent lights in staff cabins
4. Overcooling: Freezers/coolers running during closed hours

📉 Observations revealed we were consuming 28% more power than necessary!

We proposed:

✅ Replace CFLs and fluorescents with LEDs

✅ Install motion sensors in low-traffic areas

✅ Set timers on outdoor decorative lighting

✅ Replace 3-phase motors with IE3 efficiency motors

✅ Use daylight sensors and solar garden lights

✅ Encourage shutdown protocols for non-peak hours

Environmental impact:

1. Reduced carbon footprint by ~960 kg CO₂/month
2. Reduced thermal stress on cables and DBs
3. Better lighting with less heat emission

We’re exploring solar panel installation for remote zones and rainwater harvesting to support green infrastructure.

AutoCAD was used to:

1. Design and label the electrical layout
2. Simulate new cable routing and lighting redesign
3. Create comparison diagrams between old and proposed circuits

This project shows how Electrical Engineers play a vital role in promoting green energy and environmental responsibility.

Energy Auditing is more than a task—it's a responsibility to:

1. Optimize energy use
2. Save operating costs
3. Contribute to a greener Earth

I encourage all engineers and facility managers to conduct audits, spread awareness, and take simple steps that create a big impact.

🌍 Let’s be better guardians of our fragile planet.