Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is a member of the national laboratory system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy through its Office of Science. It is managed by the University of California (UC) and is charged with conducting unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines.

LBNL has a large number of publications on energy efficiency technologies and measures at generic and at industry specific levels (covering, among others, cement, iron and steel, pulp and paper and glass industries), as well as for different geographies - particularly for China, the US, and for india. Some of LBNL's key publications and tools  are listed in the resources section below. 

The China Energy Group at LBNL is committed to understanding the opportunities for energy efficiency improvement in China, and to exploring their implications for policy and business. It works collaboratively with energy researchers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers in China and elsewhere to better understand the dynamics of energy use in China, to develop and enhance the capabilities of Chinese institutions that promote energy efficiency, and to create links between Chinese and international institutions. 

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Information

Organization Type: 

Government Agency

Regions: 

China, United States, India

Sectors: 

Cement
Iron and Steel
Pulp and Paper
Glass
Motor Systems

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)Resources

  • Benchmarking and Energy Saving Tool (BEST) for Cement

    Format: Application Type: Tools

    Chinese Flag Benchmarking and Energy Saving Tool (BEST) for Cement is a process-level benchmarking tool developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Energy Research Institute in China.

    http://china.lbl.gov/tools-guidebooks/best-cement

  • Energy Use and Energy Intensity of the U.S. Chemical Industry

    Format: PDF Type: Publications

    Prepared by Worrell, E., Phylipsen D., Einstein, D. And Martin, N, this document provides an overview of energy intensities of different chemical industries in the US. 

    http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/industry/industrial_LBNL-44314.pdf

  • Sewage Sludge Use in Cement Companies as an Energy Source (SUCCESS) Tool

    Format: Spreadsheet Type: Tools

    Chinese Flag This Excel-based tool serves to assist decision makers in implementing sludge-end-use-in-cement schemes with optimal economic and environmental outcomes. The environmental and economic costs and benefits associated with burning sewage sludge in cement kilns will vary based on the energy content of the sludge (lower heating value) and the transportation distance between the wastewater treatment plant and proposed cement plant.

    http://china.lbl.gov/tools-guidebooks/success

  • Analysis of Energy-Efficiency Opportunities for the Cement Industry in Shandong Province, China

    Format: PDF Type: Publications

    This provides decriptions of options that can be used to improve energy efficiency in modern suspension-preheater and pre-calciner kilns, and provides analysis of the potential to improve the energy efficiency of cement plants in Shandong Province in China. 

    http://china.lbl.gov/sites/china.lbl.gov/files/Shandong_NSP_EE_Potential.FINAL_R...

  • Energy Efficiency Improvement Opportunities for the Cement Industry

    Format: PDF Type: Publications

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) energy guide, Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for Cement Making, discusses energy efficiency practices and technologies that can be implemented in cement manufacturing plants. This ENERGY STAR guide provides current real world examples of cement plants saving energy and reducing cost and carbon dioxide emissions.

    http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/industry/LBNL-54036.pdf?5d92-a6b3

  • Use of Alternative Fuels in Cement Manufacture: Analysis of Fuel Characteristics and Feasibility for Use in the Chinese Cement Sector

    Format: PDF Type: Publications

    This report provides a detailed analysis of alternative fuel types and their combustion characteristics, and a preliminary feasibility assessment of using alternative fuels in China.

    http://ies.lbl.gov/iespubs/LBNL-525E.pdf

  • Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for Petroleum Refineries: An ENERGY STAR Guide for Energy and Plant Managers

    Format: PDF Type: Guidelines

    This guide, prepared by Worrell, E. and C. Galitsky, provides detailed information on energy efficiency measures applicable to petroleum refineries, along with their energy and cost implications.

    http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/industry/ES_Petroleum_Energy_Guide.pdf