Eric Coffin, P.E. has been a speaker at conferences, companies, neighbor associations and has published several papers. All of this material is Copyrighted © and all rights have been reserved by the author. Eric has a college specialty background in energy, thermal fluids, process control and engineering economics. It is from this background that he publishes papers such as;
“Cost Optimized Pumping in the Phosphate Industry” Paper - which deals with the purchase cost of pumps and pipes, maintenance of pumps, and the cost of energy to run pumps. As you will see in this paper the selection of pumping equipment, by engineers in the firm, affects the corporate bottom line. This was a formal paper submitted for publication in the June 12, 2010 Clearwater Phosphate Conference Proceedings.
“Cost Optimized Pumping in the Phosphate Industry” - PowerPoint – This is the PowerPoint presentation of the June 12, 2010 paper and provides a short highlight of pumps and corporate profit.
“Cost Optimized Phosphate Pumping Systems” – Magazine - This was a two page summary of the June 12, 2010 formal paper that appeared in the November 2011 issue of Fertilizer International Magazine.
"Alternative Energy and Fuels - Paper" - Was a formal paper presented to the June 10 - 11 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Clearwater Phosphate Conference and deals with wood, waste paper, nut shells, animal waste gas, landfill gas, and other fuels beyond electricity, gas, and oil. These alternative fuels have been used for many years by people and companies across the United States who want to save money on purchased fuel. As you will learn electric utility companies are also using these alternative fuels.
"Alternative Energy and Fuels" - PowerPoint - Was the live PowerPoint presentation of the June 10, 2011 formal paper. It deals with wood, waste paper, nut shells, animal waste gas, landfill gas, and other fuels beyond electricity, gas, and oil.
“Energy Cost Comparison of Alternative Fuels”- Magazine - appeared in the April 2013 Florida Engineering Society Journal that was devoted to “Energy – Global Challenge, Local Opportunity.” This short paper was a condensed version of the June 10, 2011 formal paper that deals with wood, waste paper, nut shells, animal waste gas, landfill gas, and other fuels beyond electricity, gas, and oil.
“Energy Efficiency – The 5th Fuel” Magazine - appeared in the January 2018 Florida Engineering Society Journal that was devoted to “Energy.” This paper explains the attractive savings that can be obtained by upgrading to an energy efficient air conditioner. It also provides some history and examples of the 5th Fuel.
"Energy Efficiency - the 5th fuel - At Home And In The Workplace” - Paper - was a formal paper given at the June 8th and 9th 2018 Clearwater Phosphate Conference. Energy efficiency is considered the 5th fuel after coal, petroleum, nuclear, and alternative energy. Appliance efficiency in the home as well as motor and pump applications in the workplace can yield financial returns that exceed those of the famous investor Warren Buffett. Energy efficiency is often overlooked because of lack of understanding and let’s face it, it’s not sexy, or flashy. However, energy efficiency has the ability to allow us to exceed the carbon emission goals of the Paris Climate accord. All we need do is make use of existing technology and consider rate of return. Your air conditioner is the largest consumer of energy in the typical Florida home amounting to 50% to 70% of your annual bill. Does your monthly bill always peak in the summer months? This paper will lay out the steps you can take to calculate an attractive
rate of return. Pumping equipment and it associated electricity consumption comprise the majority of the energy cost in the phosphate industry. A pro-forma cost-based computer model was developed to determine the savings associated with pump, motor, and power factor correction using a typical 100 hp motor. Rates of return of 37%, 42% and over 100% are typical of the improvements that await discovery by the process engineer.
"Energy Efficiency - the 5th fuel - At Home And In The Workplace” - PowerPoint - was a the PowerPoint talk that was based on the formal paper given at the June 8th and 9th 2018 Clearwater Phosphate Conference. This PowerPoint presentation also contains extra graphics to help explain the concept of the 5th fuel.
