Tsholofelo Gaonwe- Master of Engineering
- PhD Student at Central University of Technology
Tsholofelo Gaonwe
- Master of Engineering
- PhD Student at Central University of Technology
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February 2019 - present
Education
February 2019 - September 2022
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Water heating is the fourth largest energy consumer in the commercial building sector, accounting for >40 % of the energy consumed in South Africa. Traditional electric storage tank water heaters (ESTWHs) have been the most frequently used systems in the past, owing to their low electricity costs and implementation. It was low enough at that time t...
Although traditional electric storage tank water heaters (ESTWHs) are the most frequently used systems in the world, they are known to be among the highest energy consumers, due to their inefficiency in converting electrical energy to thermal energy. These systems have grown increasingly hostile to consumers, as power prices have risen. Therefore,...
In South Africa, more than 40% of the energy produced, is estimated to be consumed in the commercial sector. Organizations, such as universities in South Africa, are faced with increased pressure to manage energy demands and escalating energy costs. This has resulted in the country currently facing ambiguous tariff increases, at short intervals, by...
Water heating is the major energy user in the residential sector. The hot water contribution in the residential sector of South Africa is up to 60% on an average monthly basis and accounts for more than 50% of the monthly electricity cost. Electric storage tank water waters are the main contributors to the high energy consumption in the residences...
In this work, a walk-through survey for the geysers and boilers used in the residences at the Central University of Technology has been conducted. The survey was conducted based on the rated power, storage tank sizes and period of operation in a day. The aim of the project is to review the energy efficiency and energy consumption of the geysers and...
