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<strong>SIMEA</strong> Stato dell’arte energetica <strong>degli</strong> e<strong>di</strong>fici<br />

1.2. Simulatori sistema e<strong>di</strong>ficio-impianto<br />

1.2.1. 3E Plus<br />

7<br />

Doc.No 20100610.<strong>SIMEA</strong>.MR.03<br />

Versione 1<br />

Industrial energy management tool to simplify the task of determining<br />

how much insulation is necessary to use less energy, reduce plant emissions<br />

and improve process efficiency. The 3E Plus insulation thickness computer<br />

program is designed for facility managers, energy/environmental managers,<br />

industrial process engineers, and the industrial industry, the program is a<br />

valuable tool for determining the return on investment of an insulation upgrade<br />

on pipes, ducts, tanks, and boilers.<br />

3E Plus is an integral part of several private sector and government-sponsored energy efficiency<br />

programs. It is featured in the National Insulation Association's (NIA) Insulation Energy Appraisal Program<br />

(IEAP). The IEAP provides detailed instruction on how to use 3E Plus as well as how to perform a complete<br />

energy appraisal on pipes and ducts. The Department of Energy also used 3E Plus to develop its Industrial<br />

Insulation Guidelines.<br />

1.2.1.1. Expertise Required<br />

No training is required to use 3E Plus, but many users do find it helpful to attend a training session<br />

through the National Insulation Association (NIA) which walks users through the program.<br />

1.2.1.2. Users<br />

More than 6000 downloads, mostly in the US. Upcoming metric version will be more useful<br />

worldwide.<br />

1.2.1.3. Au<strong>di</strong>ence<br />

Facility managers, energy/environmental managers, industrial process engineers<br />

1.2.1.4. Input<br />

Input to 3E Plus is all done through pull down menus or forms in a clearly marked graphical user<br />

interface. To use 3E Plus, be prepared to input specific data about the system being analyzed for an<br />

insulation upgrade, inclu<strong>di</strong>ng base metal type, various process and operating temperatures, wind speed, pipe<br />

sizes, surface geometry, fuel type, annual operation hours and the type of insulation under consideration.<br />

1.2.1.5. Output<br />

3E Plus simplifies the task of determining how much insulation is necessary to use less energy, reduce<br />

plant emissions and improve process efficiency. The program is a valuable tool for determining the return on<br />

investment of an insulation upgrade on pipes, ducts, tanks, and boilers. Output comes in preformatted<br />

reports, and can be exported to spreadsheets designed by NAIMA for further analysis.<br />

1.2.1.6. Computer Platform<br />

PCs running Windows.<br />

1.2.1.7. Programming Language<br />

Visual Basic

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