The importance of effective communication for project success
- Authors: Tayob, Rashaad
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Project management - South Africa , Communication in management - South Africa , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293914 , uj:31968
- Description: Abstract: Effective communication in projects is critical in achieving project success within scope, cost, time and with an acceptable level of quality. The lack thereof or ineffective communication would result in project failure. Project failure goes beyond an ‘unsuccessful project’, but has an inherent effect on the organisation and the end customer. The key objective of the current research is to assess the effectiveness of internal communication during the development of energy infrastructure projects at Eskom Transmission and to understand the communication gaps that exist which ultimately hinder project success. In doing so, the research will answer questions relating to the key requirements for effective communication in a project environment as well as to understanding the state of existing project communications processes, which include key aspects of project stakeholder management, at the power utility. Project stakeholder management was a subset of the project communications management knowledge area in earlier editions of the PMBOK® Guide and was seen as a critical area of project communications that could not be ignored. The quantitative research methodology was used and the process followed was adapted from the Organisational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®). An online survey was used as the data collection tool. The survey results indicated that lack of effective communication was considered by the vast majority to be a critical factor contributing to projects being delivered late as well as to the escalation of project costs due to scope creep. Existing project communications processes, including the processes of identifying and prioritising stakeholders, did not possess the required levels of maturity. The best communications medium for stakeholder engagements is not always defined and the feedback rate of project communications sent or received is also poor. Project stakeholders the majority of the times do not show active engagement in... , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Tayob, Rashaad
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Project management - South Africa , Communication in management - South Africa , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/293914 , uj:31968
- Description: Abstract: Effective communication in projects is critical in achieving project success within scope, cost, time and with an acceptable level of quality. The lack thereof or ineffective communication would result in project failure. Project failure goes beyond an ‘unsuccessful project’, but has an inherent effect on the organisation and the end customer. The key objective of the current research is to assess the effectiveness of internal communication during the development of energy infrastructure projects at Eskom Transmission and to understand the communication gaps that exist which ultimately hinder project success. In doing so, the research will answer questions relating to the key requirements for effective communication in a project environment as well as to understanding the state of existing project communications processes, which include key aspects of project stakeholder management, at the power utility. Project stakeholder management was a subset of the project communications management knowledge area in earlier editions of the PMBOK® Guide and was seen as a critical area of project communications that could not be ignored. The quantitative research methodology was used and the process followed was adapted from the Organisational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®). An online survey was used as the data collection tool. The survey results indicated that lack of effective communication was considered by the vast majority to be a critical factor contributing to projects being delivered late as well as to the escalation of project costs due to scope creep. Existing project communications processes, including the processes of identifying and prioritising stakeholders, did not possess the required levels of maturity. The best communications medium for stakeholder engagements is not always defined and the feedback rate of project communications sent or received is also poor. Project stakeholders the majority of the times do not show active engagement in... , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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Elektrifisering as onafhanklikheidstrategie vir Eskom
- Van der Merwe, Mauritz Christiaan
- Authors: Van der Merwe, Mauritz Christiaan
- Date: 2014-02-20
- Subjects: Electric utilities - South Africa , Strategic planning , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/368746 , uj:4171 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9518
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , In February 1990 the State President of the Republic of South Africa unbanned the political organisations that were previously banned. This set the scene for full and free elections. It also brought new role players to the fore. Parastatal institutions, including Eskom, now faced the problem of having to adapt to the new environment. or face the possibility of serious intervention from a new Government. During 1990 Nedcor and Old Mutual formed a team of experts, including one specialist from Eskom, to seek alternative paths that South Africa may embark on in an attempt to foster an environment that would enhance the possibility of a successful transition to a democratic South Africa. The team produced a scenario, which became known as the "change of gears" scenario. One of the cornerstones of this scenario is a kick-start of the economy, inter alia through supplying with electricity those citizens who do not yet have access to electricity. With a view to this the Nedcor/Old Mutual scenario suggests an electrification rate of one million houses per annum. This figure was criticised because of the negative effect it would have on the balance ofpayments. The Nedcor/Old Mutual scenario was presented to many parties, including the Cabinet and the ANC Executive. Although criticism was expressed against this scenario, it served a meaningful purpose in that it was probably one of the impetuses for the ANC's national meeting on electrification and the creation of other scenarios, such as that of Van der Berg. as well as other studies such as this dissertation. This dissertation, comprises an environmental scan of the needs and wants of the parties affected by electricity and electrification. These parties were identified as: Eskom; the local authorities; the people who currently do not have access to electricity; the central government; the unbanned political parties; and the consumers ofelectricity. It has been ascertained that South Africa, in the form of Eskom, has an excess power generating capacity of approximately 25 percent; that 65 percent of the population does not have access to electricity; and that the price of electricity is low as compared to that ofthe rest ofthe world. It has also been established that in South Africa the percentage ofhouseholds (ii) electrified is approximately twice as high as that of any other country on the sub-continent. From this it was concluded that the issue of electrification is a political one, nevertheless an opportunity to improve the economy. The views of the interest groups were studied, with particular emphasis on the views expressed at the ANC's first national meeting on electrification. The views of the parties were reduced to a list of sixteen requirements/expectations. These were divided into two groups, these on which there are a high degree of consensus and those on which agreement would have to be obtained. The latter included the pricing issue for prepaid meter customers versus the other small power users; the effect of poor load distribution on the price paid by black local authorities; the gross underutilisation ofmanpower in the industry, due to the fragmented structures; the redistribution of wealth; strong Government intervention; and the question of the level ofprofits in the industry. From this follows the recommendation that the electricity supply industry be onsolidated under the Eskom structure and that the issue around electrification be depoliticised.It is also recommended that a stable rate of electrification of approximately 250 000 houses per annum be maintained.
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- Authors: Van der Merwe, Mauritz Christiaan
- Date: 2014-02-20
- Subjects: Electric utilities - South Africa , Strategic planning , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/368746 , uj:4171 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9518
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , In February 1990 the State President of the Republic of South Africa unbanned the political organisations that were previously banned. This set the scene for full and free elections. It also brought new role players to the fore. Parastatal institutions, including Eskom, now faced the problem of having to adapt to the new environment. or face the possibility of serious intervention from a new Government. During 1990 Nedcor and Old Mutual formed a team of experts, including one specialist from Eskom, to seek alternative paths that South Africa may embark on in an attempt to foster an environment that would enhance the possibility of a successful transition to a democratic South Africa. The team produced a scenario, which became known as the "change of gears" scenario. One of the cornerstones of this scenario is a kick-start of the economy, inter alia through supplying with electricity those citizens who do not yet have access to electricity. With a view to this the Nedcor/Old Mutual scenario suggests an electrification rate of one million houses per annum. This figure was criticised because of the negative effect it would have on the balance ofpayments. The Nedcor/Old Mutual scenario was presented to many parties, including the Cabinet and the ANC Executive. Although criticism was expressed against this scenario, it served a meaningful purpose in that it was probably one of the impetuses for the ANC's national meeting on electrification and the creation of other scenarios, such as that of Van der Berg. as well as other studies such as this dissertation. This dissertation, comprises an environmental scan of the needs and wants of the parties affected by electricity and electrification. These parties were identified as: Eskom; the local authorities; the people who currently do not have access to electricity; the central government; the unbanned political parties; and the consumers ofelectricity. It has been ascertained that South Africa, in the form of Eskom, has an excess power generating capacity of approximately 25 percent; that 65 percent of the population does not have access to electricity; and that the price of electricity is low as compared to that ofthe rest ofthe world. It has also been established that in South Africa the percentage ofhouseholds (ii) electrified is approximately twice as high as that of any other country on the sub-continent. From this it was concluded that the issue of electrification is a political one, nevertheless an opportunity to improve the economy. The views of the interest groups were studied, with particular emphasis on the views expressed at the ANC's first national meeting on electrification. The views of the parties were reduced to a list of sixteen requirements/expectations. These were divided into two groups, these on which there are a high degree of consensus and those on which agreement would have to be obtained. The latter included the pricing issue for prepaid meter customers versus the other small power users; the effect of poor load distribution on the price paid by black local authorities; the gross underutilisation ofmanpower in the industry, due to the fragmented structures; the redistribution of wealth; strong Government intervention; and the question of the level ofprofits in the industry. From this follows the recommendation that the electricity supply industry be onsolidated under the Eskom structure and that the issue around electrification be depoliticised.It is also recommended that a stable rate of electrification of approximately 250 000 houses per annum be maintained.
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Experimental and modelling studies on the interactions of metals and natural organic matter in cooling water at coal powergeneration plants
- Authors: Bosire, Geoffrey Orina
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Chromatographic analysis , Photooxidative stress , Coal-fired power plants , Industrial water supply
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225032 , uj:22719
- Description: Abstract: Eskom, the chief power generating and supply company in South Africa, has power stations that are mainly coal-fired. The surface water used in the condenser tubes for cooling purposes at these stations is rich in dissolved organic and inorganic compounds. Due to the relatively high concentration of alkaline earth metals (notably Ca and Mg) in the water, super-saturation of mineral phases that are responsible for scale formation occurs in a range of physico-chemical parameters (such as pH, ionic strength and temperature). Natural organic matter (NOM) in aquatic environments influences the speciation and mobility of metals, and is available in high concentrations in different fractions. The humic substances fraction, for instance, has concentrations ranging 10-200 mg/L. Studies in this thesis typify the characteristics and role of NOM with respect to complexation to metal cations. This complexation is understood to minimize scaling potential at the Lethabo and Kriel power stations, as archetypical power generating stations in South Africa. Furthermore, PHREEQC based simulations using the modified Tipping and Hurley database with Windermere’s Humic Acid Model (T_H-WHAM) were used to speciate and quantify complexation outputs. Conventional NOM characterization techniques such as ultra-violet (UV) analysis, total and dissolved organic carbon (TOC/DOC) analysis, specific ultra violet absorbance (SUVA) measurements have been found lacking in terms of analysis time and robustness. As an alternative, detailed characterization of NOM compounds in raw and cooling water (extracted by solid phase extraction) was achieved by the use of liquid chromatography-organic carbon detection-organic nitrogen (LC-OCD-OND), fluorescence excitation emission matrices (FEEM) and 2 dimensional gas x gas chromatography with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (GC x GC-TOFMS). Organic compounds with different molecular weights were characterized i.e. those with >600 g by LC-OCD-OND and <600 g by GC x GC-TOFMS). Fluorescing/chromophoric NOM compounds determined by FEEM were mainly humic substances. The fractions obtained by GC x GC-TOFMS (such as aliphatic and aromatic), highly depended on pre... , Ph.D. (Chemistry)
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- Authors: Bosire, Geoffrey Orina
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Chromatographic analysis , Photooxidative stress , Coal-fired power plants , Industrial water supply
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225032 , uj:22719
- Description: Abstract: Eskom, the chief power generating and supply company in South Africa, has power stations that are mainly coal-fired. The surface water used in the condenser tubes for cooling purposes at these stations is rich in dissolved organic and inorganic compounds. Due to the relatively high concentration of alkaline earth metals (notably Ca and Mg) in the water, super-saturation of mineral phases that are responsible for scale formation occurs in a range of physico-chemical parameters (such as pH, ionic strength and temperature). Natural organic matter (NOM) in aquatic environments influences the speciation and mobility of metals, and is available in high concentrations in different fractions. The humic substances fraction, for instance, has concentrations ranging 10-200 mg/L. Studies in this thesis typify the characteristics and role of NOM with respect to complexation to metal cations. This complexation is understood to minimize scaling potential at the Lethabo and Kriel power stations, as archetypical power generating stations in South Africa. Furthermore, PHREEQC based simulations using the modified Tipping and Hurley database with Windermere’s Humic Acid Model (T_H-WHAM) were used to speciate and quantify complexation outputs. Conventional NOM characterization techniques such as ultra-violet (UV) analysis, total and dissolved organic carbon (TOC/DOC) analysis, specific ultra violet absorbance (SUVA) measurements have been found lacking in terms of analysis time and robustness. As an alternative, detailed characterization of NOM compounds in raw and cooling water (extracted by solid phase extraction) was achieved by the use of liquid chromatography-organic carbon detection-organic nitrogen (LC-OCD-OND), fluorescence excitation emission matrices (FEEM) and 2 dimensional gas x gas chromatography with a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (GC x GC-TOFMS). Organic compounds with different molecular weights were characterized i.e. those with >600 g by LC-OCD-OND and <600 g by GC x GC-TOFMS). Fluorescing/chromophoric NOM compounds determined by FEEM were mainly humic substances. The fractions obtained by GC x GC-TOFMS (such as aliphatic and aromatic), highly depended on pre... , Ph.D. (Chemistry)
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Development of a Fire-induced Flashover Probability Index (FIFPI) for Eskom transmission lines
- Authors: Frost, Philip Edward
- Date: 2012-05-03
- Subjects: Fire-induced Flashover Probability Index , Eskom (Firm) , Electric lines , Fire risk assessment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2253 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4691
- Description: M.Sc. , The need for a fire-induced flashover (power line arcing to the ground) probability index for Eskom transmission (high voltage power) lines became evident soon after the installation the Advanced Fire Information System (AFIS) in 2004. AFIS is a satellite based fire detection system that utilizes polar and geostationary satellite sensors to detect fires as small as 50 m x 50 m in size. As soon as a fire is detected by either, the Terra, and Aqua Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectro-radiometer (MODIS) or Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) geostationary satellites close to any of the 28 000 km of Eskom transmission lines, a cell phone and email text warning is sent out to line managers responsible for the management of the particular section of line affected. Between 3000 - 6000 fires are recorded annually close to Eskom transmission lines with a fire-induced flashover rate of 100 - 150 transmission line trips per year. Fire-induced flashovers occur when the air around high voltage transmission lines are ionised due to a hot flame (> 500° C). As the air becomes conductive, electricity can move from the line to the ground in the form of a lightning flash. Studies have shown that one flashover can cause an average of three voltage depressions (dips) on the electrical transmission system, and each voltage depression can cause damage to a customer’s production ranging between R5000 and R150000 per dip. The aim of this study was to develop a prediction model with the ability to accurately predict fire-induced flashover occurrences on Eskom transmission lines in order to reduce the large amount of false alarms (SMS and email messages) produced annually by AFIS. The prediction model in the form of a probability index was derived from a combination of remote sensing satellite products as well as weather forecast variables. With the MODIS active fire product as base layer, weather forecast variables in the form of air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction, as well as topographical elevation and a satellite derived vegetation condition product served as input to the predictor data set of the model, while flashover statistics for 2007 provided the target data set within a Classification and Regression Tree (CART) analysis. iii The prediction capabilities for each of the variables were evaluated based on their prediction accuracy and Receiver Operation Characteristic (ROC) value in terms of the validation data set. Wind speed, relative humidity, wind direction and air temperature were shown to have the highest predictor importance and were used to develop the probability index calculated from a logistic regression analysis. The Fire-induced Flashover Probability Index (FIFPI) was tested through simulations of predictor variables and was also compared to existing Fire Danger Indices (Willis et al. 2001). The FIFPI was able to outperform most of the standard Fire Danger Indices (FDI’s) with only the McArthur Grassland Index (MK 4) which demonstrated some prediction capability. The importance of wind direction as an environmental component in the prediction of flashovers became clear as it tended to decrease the misclassification rate from 4.45% when only wind speed, relative humidity and temperature were used to 3.87% when wind direction was added. The research has shown that wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity and temperature can be used as an indicator of possible fire-induced flashovers underneath Eskom transmission lines. However, additional research is needed to verify the results from 2007. Ideally at least 3 years of data should be used.
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- Authors: Frost, Philip Edward
- Date: 2012-05-03
- Subjects: Fire-induced Flashover Probability Index , Eskom (Firm) , Electric lines , Fire risk assessment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2253 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4691
- Description: M.Sc. , The need for a fire-induced flashover (power line arcing to the ground) probability index for Eskom transmission (high voltage power) lines became evident soon after the installation the Advanced Fire Information System (AFIS) in 2004. AFIS is a satellite based fire detection system that utilizes polar and geostationary satellite sensors to detect fires as small as 50 m x 50 m in size. As soon as a fire is detected by either, the Terra, and Aqua Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectro-radiometer (MODIS) or Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) geostationary satellites close to any of the 28 000 km of Eskom transmission lines, a cell phone and email text warning is sent out to line managers responsible for the management of the particular section of line affected. Between 3000 - 6000 fires are recorded annually close to Eskom transmission lines with a fire-induced flashover rate of 100 - 150 transmission line trips per year. Fire-induced flashovers occur when the air around high voltage transmission lines are ionised due to a hot flame (> 500° C). As the air becomes conductive, electricity can move from the line to the ground in the form of a lightning flash. Studies have shown that one flashover can cause an average of three voltage depressions (dips) on the electrical transmission system, and each voltage depression can cause damage to a customer’s production ranging between R5000 and R150000 per dip. The aim of this study was to develop a prediction model with the ability to accurately predict fire-induced flashover occurrences on Eskom transmission lines in order to reduce the large amount of false alarms (SMS and email messages) produced annually by AFIS. The prediction model in the form of a probability index was derived from a combination of remote sensing satellite products as well as weather forecast variables. With the MODIS active fire product as base layer, weather forecast variables in the form of air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction, as well as topographical elevation and a satellite derived vegetation condition product served as input to the predictor data set of the model, while flashover statistics for 2007 provided the target data set within a Classification and Regression Tree (CART) analysis. iii The prediction capabilities for each of the variables were evaluated based on their prediction accuracy and Receiver Operation Characteristic (ROC) value in terms of the validation data set. Wind speed, relative humidity, wind direction and air temperature were shown to have the highest predictor importance and were used to develop the probability index calculated from a logistic regression analysis. The Fire-induced Flashover Probability Index (FIFPI) was tested through simulations of predictor variables and was also compared to existing Fire Danger Indices (Willis et al. 2001). The FIFPI was able to outperform most of the standard Fire Danger Indices (FDI’s) with only the McArthur Grassland Index (MK 4) which demonstrated some prediction capability. The importance of wind direction as an environmental component in the prediction of flashovers became clear as it tended to decrease the misclassification rate from 4.45% when only wind speed, relative humidity and temperature were used to 3.87% when wind direction was added. The research has shown that wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity and temperature can be used as an indicator of possible fire-induced flashovers underneath Eskom transmission lines. However, additional research is needed to verify the results from 2007. Ideally at least 3 years of data should be used.
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Sosio-ekonomiese en energie-aspekte in die ontwikkelende gebiede, met spesiale verwysing na die Noord-Kaapgebied van Eskom
- Authors: Wolhuter, Josias
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Electric utilities -- South Africa -- Northern Cape , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3026 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6448
- Description: M.Phil. , The problem that exists in the developing areas of the Northern Cape area of Eskom (and also in all other developing areas in South Africa), is to make the correct decisions in terms of electrification, marketing and sales of electricity and electrical appliances when electrifying these areas. This study investigates this problem. The results from field work before and after electrification and recommendations form the main part of the study. The main methods followed for this study were as follows: Previous pre-electrification studies over a period of roughly six years in 82 developing areas were aggregated into 33 tables with maximums, minimums and averages calculated, including compiling 52 graphs. This process took the best part of one year. This gives an in-depth combined view of energy - and socioeconomic aspects particular to the Northern Cape. A needs analysis was also done amongst role players inside and outside Eskom, inter alia the management of Eskom, municipalities, Rand Afrikaans University, electrical contractors and district councils. The most important needs were investigated during field work done for this study in 1994. Data processing in dBase and Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis in Statgraphics was done, and the findings were taken up in four internal before/after publications during 1995 and 1996 and finally, in this study. It provides a clearer insight into electrification -, socio economic and health aspects in the developing areas of Northern Cape before and after electrification. Electrification in developing areas in Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe is uneconomical and in many cases has just about come to a standstill. Electrification in Namibia and Botswana is progressing slowly, at a cautious economic pace. Amongst the most important findings (in another 29 tables and another 58 graphs) for the Northern Cape area of Eskom are: The number of prepaid customers in the developing areas grew from less than 100 in 1989 to more than 38 000 in 1996, an increase of more than 20 000%. At this stage these customers of Eskom consume 4.148 GWh of electricity p.m., the equivalent of about 4 148 big households, each consuming 1 000 kWh (units) of electricity. This translates to only 109.16 kWh (Eskom ±70 kWh nationally)per customer p.m., which is not even nearly economical to Eskom. It must be remembered that it took 20 years in Ireland for electrification programmes to become economically viable. The target of Eskom in South Africa vary from 350 kWh to 572 kWh p.m., the latter which can only be achieved by "second phase" electricity consumption, i.e. by using heavy appliances such as geysers as well. When the developing areas have been fully electrified, total electricity demand in South Africa could increase by 7.4%, which could cause the building of another 1.26 big power stations. After electrification, there was a statistically significant reduction in the monthly average spending on wood and coal in the developing areas of Northern Cape. The electrical appliances mostly in use (after electrification) are irons, kettles and TV's. After electrification there was a statistically significant increase in the percentage of the maximum average "marketing potential" of appliances. The electrical appliances that most residents still want to buy after electrification, are washing machines, fridges and geysers. After electrification, only 68.63% of kettles are electrical types (on average). Nearly all electrical appliances are used during the peak hours of Eskom. The maximum amount that residents are prepared to spend on electricity, is R75.89 p.m., compared to R53.64 p.m. before electrification. The recalculated total average spending on energy (excluding petrol and diesel) is R91.72 per month before electrification and R121.21 p.m. after electrification. The average level of education is between standard 5 and 6 compared to between standard 3 and 4 before electrification (this is also statistically significant). The average income of households is R943.89 p.m.,compared to R507.59 p.m. before electrification. The average number of people per household is the following (pre-electrification figures in brackets): men 1.05 (0.96), women 1.21 (1.17) and children 3.26 (2.98). The total number of people per household is 5.51 (5.11). Most residents are very satisfied with health services in their areas. The biggest group (on average 95.30%) in the electrified developing areas of Northern Cape make use of modern medicine. The next biggest group (on average 4.7%) make use of modern medicine and traditional healers.
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- Authors: Wolhuter, Josias
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Electric utilities -- South Africa -- Northern Cape , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3026 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6448
- Description: M.Phil. , The problem that exists in the developing areas of the Northern Cape area of Eskom (and also in all other developing areas in South Africa), is to make the correct decisions in terms of electrification, marketing and sales of electricity and electrical appliances when electrifying these areas. This study investigates this problem. The results from field work before and after electrification and recommendations form the main part of the study. The main methods followed for this study were as follows: Previous pre-electrification studies over a period of roughly six years in 82 developing areas were aggregated into 33 tables with maximums, minimums and averages calculated, including compiling 52 graphs. This process took the best part of one year. This gives an in-depth combined view of energy - and socioeconomic aspects particular to the Northern Cape. A needs analysis was also done amongst role players inside and outside Eskom, inter alia the management of Eskom, municipalities, Rand Afrikaans University, electrical contractors and district councils. The most important needs were investigated during field work done for this study in 1994. Data processing in dBase and Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis in Statgraphics was done, and the findings were taken up in four internal before/after publications during 1995 and 1996 and finally, in this study. It provides a clearer insight into electrification -, socio economic and health aspects in the developing areas of Northern Cape before and after electrification. Electrification in developing areas in Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe is uneconomical and in many cases has just about come to a standstill. Electrification in Namibia and Botswana is progressing slowly, at a cautious economic pace. Amongst the most important findings (in another 29 tables and another 58 graphs) for the Northern Cape area of Eskom are: The number of prepaid customers in the developing areas grew from less than 100 in 1989 to more than 38 000 in 1996, an increase of more than 20 000%. At this stage these customers of Eskom consume 4.148 GWh of electricity p.m., the equivalent of about 4 148 big households, each consuming 1 000 kWh (units) of electricity. This translates to only 109.16 kWh (Eskom ±70 kWh nationally)per customer p.m., which is not even nearly economical to Eskom. It must be remembered that it took 20 years in Ireland for electrification programmes to become economically viable. The target of Eskom in South Africa vary from 350 kWh to 572 kWh p.m., the latter which can only be achieved by "second phase" electricity consumption, i.e. by using heavy appliances such as geysers as well. When the developing areas have been fully electrified, total electricity demand in South Africa could increase by 7.4%, which could cause the building of another 1.26 big power stations. After electrification, there was a statistically significant reduction in the monthly average spending on wood and coal in the developing areas of Northern Cape. The electrical appliances mostly in use (after electrification) are irons, kettles and TV's. After electrification there was a statistically significant increase in the percentage of the maximum average "marketing potential" of appliances. The electrical appliances that most residents still want to buy after electrification, are washing machines, fridges and geysers. After electrification, only 68.63% of kettles are electrical types (on average). Nearly all electrical appliances are used during the peak hours of Eskom. The maximum amount that residents are prepared to spend on electricity, is R75.89 p.m., compared to R53.64 p.m. before electrification. The recalculated total average spending on energy (excluding petrol and diesel) is R91.72 per month before electrification and R121.21 p.m. after electrification. The average level of education is between standard 5 and 6 compared to between standard 3 and 4 before electrification (this is also statistically significant). The average income of households is R943.89 p.m.,compared to R507.59 p.m. before electrification. The average number of people per household is the following (pre-electrification figures in brackets): men 1.05 (0.96), women 1.21 (1.17) and children 3.26 (2.98). The total number of people per household is 5.51 (5.11). Most residents are very satisfied with health services in their areas. The biggest group (on average 95.30%) in the electrified developing areas of Northern Cape make use of modern medicine. The next biggest group (on average 4.7%) make use of modern medicine and traditional healers.
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The integration of quality management systems into the strategic business plan (a case study of Eskom)
- Authors: Xaba-Jama, Nondumiso
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Industrial productivity - Measurement , Organizational behavior - South Africa , Corporate culture - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/393863 , uj:32604
- Description: Abstract : ESKOM is mandated to supply electricity to consumers in the Republic of South Africa. Achieving quality in the fulfillment of this crucial mandate is essential for the development of the country. Integrating Quality Management Systems (QMSs) into ESKOM’s strategic business plan can assist this company in meeting its goal of supplying electricity to the satisfaction of its consumers in the country. The review of the existing literature has established that the integration of QMSs principles into a company’s business plan can assist in the achievement of its business goals by providing feedback to managers on progress towards the attainment of the set goals. Barriers to the implementation of QMSs exist. These include managerial attitude, insufficient resources, and lack of employee participation. Although ESKOM has been awarded the ISO 9001 quality standard, it continues to face challenges in realising a steady supply of electricity to customers. This manifests itself in the form of power outages. This research investigated how ESKOM is integrating QMSs into its strategic business plan to ensure the provision of reliable power supply to all consumers in South Africa. Questionnaires were distributed to workers and management at Eskom’s Duvha power station located in Mpumalanga province. The aim was to gather information on how QMSs are being integrated into the company’s strategic business plan. The survey also aimed to identify possible barriers, and establish how the company addresses them. The questionnaire contained questions assessing the implementation of QMSs principles, establishing the barriers and benefits of QMSs implementation, and appraising the performance of the quality department in achieving the company’s set goals. The survey results were used to examine the relationships between behavior, QMSs management principles, benefits of and barriers to the QMSs implementation process. Based on the outcome of the analysed data, it is apparent that the integration of QMS principles into ESKOM’s strategic business plan is of great value to the company: it is assisting in the streamlining of its business operations, to achieve its set goals. , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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- Authors: Xaba-Jama, Nondumiso
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Industrial productivity - Measurement , Organizational behavior - South Africa , Corporate culture - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/393863 , uj:32604
- Description: Abstract : ESKOM is mandated to supply electricity to consumers in the Republic of South Africa. Achieving quality in the fulfillment of this crucial mandate is essential for the development of the country. Integrating Quality Management Systems (QMSs) into ESKOM’s strategic business plan can assist this company in meeting its goal of supplying electricity to the satisfaction of its consumers in the country. The review of the existing literature has established that the integration of QMSs principles into a company’s business plan can assist in the achievement of its business goals by providing feedback to managers on progress towards the attainment of the set goals. Barriers to the implementation of QMSs exist. These include managerial attitude, insufficient resources, and lack of employee participation. Although ESKOM has been awarded the ISO 9001 quality standard, it continues to face challenges in realising a steady supply of electricity to customers. This manifests itself in the form of power outages. This research investigated how ESKOM is integrating QMSs into its strategic business plan to ensure the provision of reliable power supply to all consumers in South Africa. Questionnaires were distributed to workers and management at Eskom’s Duvha power station located in Mpumalanga province. The aim was to gather information on how QMSs are being integrated into the company’s strategic business plan. The survey also aimed to identify possible barriers, and establish how the company addresses them. The questionnaire contained questions assessing the implementation of QMSs principles, establishing the barriers and benefits of QMSs implementation, and appraising the performance of the quality department in achieving the company’s set goals. The survey results were used to examine the relationships between behavior, QMSs management principles, benefits of and barriers to the QMSs implementation process. Based on the outcome of the analysed data, it is apparent that the integration of QMS principles into ESKOM’s strategic business plan is of great value to the company: it is assisting in the streamlining of its business operations, to achieve its set goals. , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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The alignment of espoused values and organisational culture at a South African parastatal organisation
- Authors: Phale, Robert Aubrey
- Date: 2012-06-06
- Subjects: Corporate culture , Organizational behavior , Business ethics , Government business enterprises , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2469 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4925
- Description: M.Comm. , The primary purpose of the present study was to identify whether the organisational culture of the Transmission Division of Eskom is aligned to its stated values. In seeking to reach this objective, it was necessary to assess the gap between espoused and practised organisational values. The study also sought to identify the Transmission Division’s organisational culture. A correlation between the stated values and identified organisational culture was calculated and this was used to infer whether the values that the organisation espouses are aligned to the current organisational culture. The study made use a self-administered questionnaire sent via email to all the Transmission Division employees (N=1793) of whom 182 responded. The questionnaire comprised sections covering biographical aspects, organisational values as well as questions on organisational culture. In the questionnaire, biographical aspects were provided by the Transmission Division’s human resources department and those for organisational values were derived from both literature and Eskom’s value statement. Questions on organisational culture were taken from Cameron and Quinn’s (2006) Organisational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI). Data on organisational values was subjected to quantitative analysis whilst data relating to organisational culture was interpreted by following Cameron and Quinn’s (2006) Competing Values Framework (CVF). The present study found that there is a gap between observed and espoused or stated organisational values. By using the Cameron and Quinn (2006) framework of organisational culture, which identifies hierarchy, ‘adhocracy’, market and clan’ as the ‘four distinct organisational culture types, the study found that respondents experience the current Transmission Division’s organisational culture to be predominantly hierarchical. A general inference drawn in this study is that the current hierarchical organisational culture is misaligned to the espoused organisational values of ‘integrity’, ‘customer satisfaction’, ‘innovation’ and ‘excellence’. The study makes recommendations to the Transmission Division about how to address this misalignment and areas that require further investigation are suggested.
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- Authors: Phale, Robert Aubrey
- Date: 2012-06-06
- Subjects: Corporate culture , Organizational behavior , Business ethics , Government business enterprises , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2469 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4925
- Description: M.Comm. , The primary purpose of the present study was to identify whether the organisational culture of the Transmission Division of Eskom is aligned to its stated values. In seeking to reach this objective, it was necessary to assess the gap between espoused and practised organisational values. The study also sought to identify the Transmission Division’s organisational culture. A correlation between the stated values and identified organisational culture was calculated and this was used to infer whether the values that the organisation espouses are aligned to the current organisational culture. The study made use a self-administered questionnaire sent via email to all the Transmission Division employees (N=1793) of whom 182 responded. The questionnaire comprised sections covering biographical aspects, organisational values as well as questions on organisational culture. In the questionnaire, biographical aspects were provided by the Transmission Division’s human resources department and those for organisational values were derived from both literature and Eskom’s value statement. Questions on organisational culture were taken from Cameron and Quinn’s (2006) Organisational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI). Data on organisational values was subjected to quantitative analysis whilst data relating to organisational culture was interpreted by following Cameron and Quinn’s (2006) Competing Values Framework (CVF). The present study found that there is a gap between observed and espoused or stated organisational values. By using the Cameron and Quinn (2006) framework of organisational culture, which identifies hierarchy, ‘adhocracy’, market and clan’ as the ‘four distinct organisational culture types, the study found that respondents experience the current Transmission Division’s organisational culture to be predominantly hierarchical. A general inference drawn in this study is that the current hierarchical organisational culture is misaligned to the espoused organisational values of ‘integrity’, ‘customer satisfaction’, ‘innovation’ and ‘excellence’. The study makes recommendations to the Transmission Division about how to address this misalignment and areas that require further investigation are suggested.
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Life cycle management of equipment in the power generation industry
- Authors: Govender, Lenesh
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Electric power-plants - South Africa - Maintenance and repair , Electric power-plants - South Africa - Management , Electric power-plants - South Africa - Equipment and supplies , Electric power production - South Africa - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/83253 , uj:19068
- Description: Abstract: Eskom is the largest power generating utility in South Africa. It mainly utilises coal fired power stations to generate electricity, which are reaching or have reached their mid-life span. Electricity demand has risen substantially over the years and Eskom is currently struggling to meet the demand. It has also deferred their planned maintenance in order to meet the electricity demand. This has resulted in several break-downs on various systems within the power station on a daily basis. These break downs have a direct effect on the availability and reliability of the power station and in certain instances “load shedding” is applied due to lack of electricity generation. The concept of “load shedding” will be discussed later in the minor dissertation. The lack of maintenance of the power stations has resulted in the need for reactive maintenance. In the current economic climate, the maintenance costs of the power stations are relatively big contributors to the financial well-being of Eskom. This minor dissertation focuses on the theoretical background of reliability engineering and how it is practically applied towards a system in the Power Station. It covers the approach towards managing the maintenance of a specific system in the Power Station. This minor dissertation provides the reader with concepts related to maintenance management and utilises a case study to illustrate these concepts practically. It also discusses the development of a maintenance strategy with respect to a system in the Power Station. The objective of maintenance management will be discussed and the logical framework that will be used to achieve these maintenance objectives will be investigated. The various options that could be used to move the entire system in the Power Station to preventative maintenance will be discussed in this minor dissertation. The benefits of preventative maintenance will also be discussed. Condition monitoring will be discussed as well as the role of continuous improvement of the maintenance system. , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Govender, Lenesh
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Electric power-plants - South Africa - Maintenance and repair , Electric power-plants - South Africa - Management , Electric power-plants - South Africa - Equipment and supplies , Electric power production - South Africa - Management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/83253 , uj:19068
- Description: Abstract: Eskom is the largest power generating utility in South Africa. It mainly utilises coal fired power stations to generate electricity, which are reaching or have reached their mid-life span. Electricity demand has risen substantially over the years and Eskom is currently struggling to meet the demand. It has also deferred their planned maintenance in order to meet the electricity demand. This has resulted in several break-downs on various systems within the power station on a daily basis. These break downs have a direct effect on the availability and reliability of the power station and in certain instances “load shedding” is applied due to lack of electricity generation. The concept of “load shedding” will be discussed later in the minor dissertation. The lack of maintenance of the power stations has resulted in the need for reactive maintenance. In the current economic climate, the maintenance costs of the power stations are relatively big contributors to the financial well-being of Eskom. This minor dissertation focuses on the theoretical background of reliability engineering and how it is practically applied towards a system in the Power Station. It covers the approach towards managing the maintenance of a specific system in the Power Station. This minor dissertation provides the reader with concepts related to maintenance management and utilises a case study to illustrate these concepts practically. It also discusses the development of a maintenance strategy with respect to a system in the Power Station. The objective of maintenance management will be discussed and the logical framework that will be used to achieve these maintenance objectives will be investigated. The various options that could be used to move the entire system in the Power Station to preventative maintenance will be discussed in this minor dissertation. The benefits of preventative maintenance will also be discussed. Condition monitoring will be discussed as well as the role of continuous improvement of the maintenance system. , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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Quality of life of migrant workers at Eskom
- Authors: Naves, Patience Mmetja
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Migrant labor -- Housing -- South Africa , Social security -- South Africa , Migration, Internal -- South Africa , Blacks -- Housing -- South Africa , Youth hostels -- South Africa -- Social conditions , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3065 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6486
- Description: M.A. , This chapter has been dedicated towards painting a picture of the quality of life issues regarding migrant workers living in hostels. The results and findings as interpreted has brought about useful information that will be utilised to draw conclusions and recommendations. Quality of Life of Migrant Workers at Eskom The findings have reconfirmed who the migrant worker is in terms of the description given by Leatt (1981) which was the definition adopted for the study. The indices drawn from the objective and subjective indicators of quality of life which were adopted from Moller, Schlemmer and Du Toit's (1987) were used as the basis from which the interview schedule was drawn, and has proved useful. Reference is made in particular to questions 12,13 and 14. Relevant construct for quality of life were found, with more usable constructs from questions 12 and 13. Furthermore the statistical analysis of the vector of the mean test scores referring to the HOT 1 has also given useful information as it enabled the student to analyse three variables independently and jointly see section 3.3. Cross tabulations representing correlations between indices created out of quality of life indicators namely core quality of life issues as identified by Question(s) 12,13 and 14 and the objective indicators of quality of life, namely accommodation, the intake of nutritious food, and recreation practices. There is a clear demonstration of quality of life issues that should be looked at if the quality of life of migrant workers living in hostels has to be improved. Although there are many diverse quality of life issues identified in the study the three that were selected with the framework of this study has given usable information. The next chapter will address the conclusions and recommendations.
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- Authors: Naves, Patience Mmetja
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Migrant labor -- Housing -- South Africa , Social security -- South Africa , Migration, Internal -- South Africa , Blacks -- Housing -- South Africa , Youth hostels -- South Africa -- Social conditions , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3065 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6486
- Description: M.A. , This chapter has been dedicated towards painting a picture of the quality of life issues regarding migrant workers living in hostels. The results and findings as interpreted has brought about useful information that will be utilised to draw conclusions and recommendations. Quality of Life of Migrant Workers at Eskom The findings have reconfirmed who the migrant worker is in terms of the description given by Leatt (1981) which was the definition adopted for the study. The indices drawn from the objective and subjective indicators of quality of life which were adopted from Moller, Schlemmer and Du Toit's (1987) were used as the basis from which the interview schedule was drawn, and has proved useful. Reference is made in particular to questions 12,13 and 14. Relevant construct for quality of life were found, with more usable constructs from questions 12 and 13. Furthermore the statistical analysis of the vector of the mean test scores referring to the HOT 1 has also given useful information as it enabled the student to analyse three variables independently and jointly see section 3.3. Cross tabulations representing correlations between indices created out of quality of life indicators namely core quality of life issues as identified by Question(s) 12,13 and 14 and the objective indicators of quality of life, namely accommodation, the intake of nutritious food, and recreation practices. There is a clear demonstration of quality of life issues that should be looked at if the quality of life of migrant workers living in hostels has to be improved. Although there are many diverse quality of life issues identified in the study the three that were selected with the framework of this study has given usable information. The next chapter will address the conclusions and recommendations.
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Some cost implications of electric power factor correction and load management
- Authors: Visser, Hercules
- Date: 2012-08-13
- Subjects: Electric utilities - Costs , Electric power systems - Load dispatching , Electric power-plants - Load , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8989 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5458
- Description: M. Phil. , Presently, ESKOM is rated as the fifth largest utility in the world that generates and distributes electricity power to their consumers at the lowest price per kilowatt-hour (kW.h). As a utility, ESKOM is the largest supplier of electrical energy in South Africa and is currently generating and distributing on demand to approximately 3000 consumers. This represents 92% of the South African market. ESKOM was selected as the utility supplying electrical energy for the purpose of this study. ESKOM's objective is to provide the means and systems by which the consumer can be satisfied with electricity at the most cost-effective manner. In order to integrate the consumers into these objectives, ESKOM took a decision in 1994 to change the supply tariff from active power (kW) to apparent power (kVA) for a number of reasons: To establish a structure whereby the utility and the consumer can control the utilisation of electrical power supply to the consumer. To utilise demand and control through power factor correction and implementation of load management systems. To identify some cost implications of electrical power factor correction and load management. Consumers with kW maximum demand tariff options had little or no financial incentives to improve their low power factor (PF) by reducing their reactive current supply. Switching to (kVA) maximum demand will involve steps to be taken to ensure that the reactive component is kept to a minimum with maximum power factor. ESKOM has structured various tariff rates and charges with unique features that would accommodate the consumers in their demand side management and load cost requirements, which, when applied, will result in an efficient and cost effective load profile. These tariffs are designed to guide consumers automatically into an efficient way of using electrical power, as it is designed to recover both the capital investment and the operating cost within two to three years after installation of power factor correction equipment. ESKOM's concept of Time-of-use (TOU) periods for peak, standard and off-peak times during week, Saturday and Sunday periods is discussed as load management. Interruptible loads can be scheduled or shed to suit lower tariff rates and to avoid maximum demand charge. The concept of load management will change the operation pattern of the consumer's electricity demand whereby the consumer will have immediate technical and financial benefits. In the last chapter of this dissertation, a hypothetical case study addresses and concludes on some of the technical and cost implications of electrical power factor correction and load management as a successful and profitable solution to optimize electrical power supply to the consumer. By implementing the above, ESKOM ensures that the consumer utilizes the electrical power supply to its optimum level at the lowest cost per kilowatthour (kW.h) generated.
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- Authors: Visser, Hercules
- Date: 2012-08-13
- Subjects: Electric utilities - Costs , Electric power systems - Load dispatching , Electric power-plants - Load , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8989 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5458
- Description: M. Phil. , Presently, ESKOM is rated as the fifth largest utility in the world that generates and distributes electricity power to their consumers at the lowest price per kilowatt-hour (kW.h). As a utility, ESKOM is the largest supplier of electrical energy in South Africa and is currently generating and distributing on demand to approximately 3000 consumers. This represents 92% of the South African market. ESKOM was selected as the utility supplying electrical energy for the purpose of this study. ESKOM's objective is to provide the means and systems by which the consumer can be satisfied with electricity at the most cost-effective manner. In order to integrate the consumers into these objectives, ESKOM took a decision in 1994 to change the supply tariff from active power (kW) to apparent power (kVA) for a number of reasons: To establish a structure whereby the utility and the consumer can control the utilisation of electrical power supply to the consumer. To utilise demand and control through power factor correction and implementation of load management systems. To identify some cost implications of electrical power factor correction and load management. Consumers with kW maximum demand tariff options had little or no financial incentives to improve their low power factor (PF) by reducing their reactive current supply. Switching to (kVA) maximum demand will involve steps to be taken to ensure that the reactive component is kept to a minimum with maximum power factor. ESKOM has structured various tariff rates and charges with unique features that would accommodate the consumers in their demand side management and load cost requirements, which, when applied, will result in an efficient and cost effective load profile. These tariffs are designed to guide consumers automatically into an efficient way of using electrical power, as it is designed to recover both the capital investment and the operating cost within two to three years after installation of power factor correction equipment. ESKOM's concept of Time-of-use (TOU) periods for peak, standard and off-peak times during week, Saturday and Sunday periods is discussed as load management. Interruptible loads can be scheduled or shed to suit lower tariff rates and to avoid maximum demand charge. The concept of load management will change the operation pattern of the consumer's electricity demand whereby the consumer will have immediate technical and financial benefits. In the last chapter of this dissertation, a hypothetical case study addresses and concludes on some of the technical and cost implications of electrical power factor correction and load management as a successful and profitable solution to optimize electrical power supply to the consumer. By implementing the above, ESKOM ensures that the consumer utilizes the electrical power supply to its optimum level at the lowest cost per kilowatthour (kW.h) generated.
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Impact matrix construction for determining siting options for electricity generation systems
- Authors: Smith, Neville James
- Date: 2015-08-26
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Coal-fired power plants - Environmental aspects - South Africa , Fossil fuel power plants - Environmental aspects - South Africa , Environmental impact analysis - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13958 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14323
- Description: M.Sc. , This report details the identification of potential sites suitable for both renewable and non-renewable electricity generating technologies in South Africa. Eskom through its Integrated Electricity Planning Process (IEP) determines future-planning scenarios based on demand and supply side options, while considering expected growth in demand for electricity. Site suitability can have a significant influence on the viability of options selected through IEP ...
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- Authors: Smith, Neville James
- Date: 2015-08-26
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Coal-fired power plants - Environmental aspects - South Africa , Fossil fuel power plants - Environmental aspects - South Africa , Environmental impact analysis - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13958 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14323
- Description: M.Sc. , This report details the identification of potential sites suitable for both renewable and non-renewable electricity generating technologies in South Africa. Eskom through its Integrated Electricity Planning Process (IEP) determines future-planning scenarios based on demand and supply side options, while considering expected growth in demand for electricity. Site suitability can have a significant influence on the viability of options selected through IEP ...
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The benefits of privatisation in Eskom, the stakeholders perspective
- Authors: Makhaye, Nkululeko Allois
- Date: 2014-05-14
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Privatization - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11084 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10657
- Description: M.A. (Business Administration) , The government is busy with the privatisation of all the parastatals. This is done in stages with the intention to better the lives of all South Africans through the exposure to global competitors, technology, economic markets and strategic alliances. This report looks at privatisation in general, the different definitions and the different models of privatisation that can be applied by South Africa. It then looks at Eskom as it undergoes privatisation and tries to establish if there are benefits that ensue from that and how do the stakeholders feel about privatisation. The Eskom method and policies supporting Black Economic Enterprises are visited. The questionnaire is circulated to stakeholders in Eskom to gauge attitude towards privatisation. The results are then statistically analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science II to arrive at the conclusive deduction. The researcher tries to see the positive things about privatization to encourage stakeholders to take advantage of the process and thereby securing all the possible benefits from privatization. The psychological perspective is that the government is going to implement privatisation to conform to the requirements of the international communities anyway, they are not asking for concerns to influence the decision whether to privatize or not to. The questionnaire circulated indicated that stakeholders think alike when it comes to different issues surrounding privatization. What is good is that there is a fair balance between those who are positive about privatization and those who are negative. The final recommendation of the report is that Eskom should privatize for pragmatic reasons using the French Model of Privatising whereby the total control of the enterprise still rest with the trusted members of the community.
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- Authors: Makhaye, Nkululeko Allois
- Date: 2014-05-14
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Privatization - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11084 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10657
- Description: M.A. (Business Administration) , The government is busy with the privatisation of all the parastatals. This is done in stages with the intention to better the lives of all South Africans through the exposure to global competitors, technology, economic markets and strategic alliances. This report looks at privatisation in general, the different definitions and the different models of privatisation that can be applied by South Africa. It then looks at Eskom as it undergoes privatisation and tries to establish if there are benefits that ensue from that and how do the stakeholders feel about privatisation. The Eskom method and policies supporting Black Economic Enterprises are visited. The questionnaire is circulated to stakeholders in Eskom to gauge attitude towards privatisation. The results are then statistically analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science II to arrive at the conclusive deduction. The researcher tries to see the positive things about privatization to encourage stakeholders to take advantage of the process and thereby securing all the possible benefits from privatization. The psychological perspective is that the government is going to implement privatisation to conform to the requirements of the international communities anyway, they are not asking for concerns to influence the decision whether to privatize or not to. The questionnaire circulated indicated that stakeholders think alike when it comes to different issues surrounding privatization. What is good is that there is a fair balance between those who are positive about privatization and those who are negative. The final recommendation of the report is that Eskom should privatize for pragmatic reasons using the French Model of Privatising whereby the total control of the enterprise still rest with the trusted members of the community.
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Branding in an electricity utility with special reference to Eskom's Industrelek brand.
- Authors: Roux, René
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Trademarks - South Africa , Branding (Marketing) - South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9223 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5672
- Description: M.Comm. , The primary goal of the study is to establish whether branding of an intangible product such as electricity is worthwhile, and to recommend improvements in this regard. In more detail the study will establish the following: Usage and awareness figures for Eskom's Industrelek brand. Image of the Industrelek brand amongst its target audience. A clear and detailed understanding of the current market status quo in terms of awareness, trial and usage of the energy advisory service. The identity of the advisory brand in relation to the parent brand, Eskom. An understanding of the function of the brand. Advertising effectiveness - the promotional message as perceived by the target audience and important factors that need to be communicated by Eskom to the relevant target market. The potential of the brand amongst its target audience.
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- Authors: Roux, René
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Trademarks - South Africa , Branding (Marketing) - South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9223 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5672
- Description: M.Comm. , The primary goal of the study is to establish whether branding of an intangible product such as electricity is worthwhile, and to recommend improvements in this regard. In more detail the study will establish the following: Usage and awareness figures for Eskom's Industrelek brand. Image of the Industrelek brand amongst its target audience. A clear and detailed understanding of the current market status quo in terms of awareness, trial and usage of the energy advisory service. The identity of the advisory brand in relation to the parent brand, Eskom. An understanding of the function of the brand. Advertising effectiveness - the promotional message as perceived by the target audience and important factors that need to be communicated by Eskom to the relevant target market. The potential of the brand amongst its target audience.
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Investigation and mitigation of technical electric power losses within City Power distribution network : South African case study
- Authors: Bakana, S. R.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Electric power-plants - South Africa - Load , Electric power-plants - Simulation methods , Electric power-plants - Efficiency , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225142 , uj:22732
- Description: Abstract: The national grid is found more constrained, influenced by the growth in population and electrical usage, in addition to South Africa’s electricity sole power supplier (Eskom’s) load shedding scenario due to generating constraints. As the distribution network change its normal business, energy efficiency is the dominating term and the reduction of technical losses is one of the sections that needs attention in the emerging economy of South Africa. This dissertation evaluates different loads (residential, commercial and industrial), utilizing calculations through load factor improvement and simulation (DIgSILENT) methodologies in order to develop accurate and authentic results. These results are further analysed to develop optimum solution, mainly around improving the load factor with battery energy storage by peak shaving. The dissertation focuses on improving technical losses due to circulating current (I2R), thereby improving the overall energy efficiency that can further boost the operational efficiency and planning equipment’s of the electrical network when a battery energy storage is involved. , M.Tech. (Electrical Engineering)
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- Authors: Bakana, S. R.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Electric power-plants - South Africa - Load , Electric power-plants - Simulation methods , Electric power-plants - Efficiency , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/225142 , uj:22732
- Description: Abstract: The national grid is found more constrained, influenced by the growth in population and electrical usage, in addition to South Africa’s electricity sole power supplier (Eskom’s) load shedding scenario due to generating constraints. As the distribution network change its normal business, energy efficiency is the dominating term and the reduction of technical losses is one of the sections that needs attention in the emerging economy of South Africa. This dissertation evaluates different loads (residential, commercial and industrial), utilizing calculations through load factor improvement and simulation (DIgSILENT) methodologies in order to develop accurate and authentic results. These results are further analysed to develop optimum solution, mainly around improving the load factor with battery energy storage by peak shaving. The dissertation focuses on improving technical losses due to circulating current (I2R), thereby improving the overall energy efficiency that can further boost the operational efficiency and planning equipment’s of the electrical network when a battery energy storage is involved. , M.Tech. (Electrical Engineering)
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Evaluating an empirical relationship between recloser placement and reliability improvement in distribution networks
- Authors: Thomas, Ponny
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Electric networks , Electric power distribution , Electric power transmission , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213003 , uj:21065
- Description: Abstract: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has implemented an Incentive- Based Regulation (IBR) scheme that either rewards or penalizes distributors on the System- Average Interruption-Duration Index (SAIDI) and other network performance indices [1]. The optimal placement of automatic reclosers (auto-reclosers) is seen as a cost-effective measure to reduce the system-average interruption-duration index (SAIDI) impact along a medium voltage (MV) feeder. An auto-recloser is seen as a function of distribution automation (DA), thus reducing customer impact. A great advantage of a correctly implemented and operated DA system can improve network reliability significantly. This dissertation evaluates the empirical relationship between recloser placement and reliability from the perspective of control and instrumentation within ESKOM. It also puts forward an additional performance-improvement framework that can be implemented to achieve RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) management. Loop automation functionality is also under discussion; this is a Distribution-System Automation-scheme that restores the supply to the fault-free sections of a network, if they have been disconnected, because of a fault in another section of the network. Loop automation can also restore the normal network configuration automatically, when the faulty section is repaired. The process of isolating the faulty section and re-configuring the network to restore supply back to the fault-free sections is the first capability of Loop Automation. This research investigation assesses two different scenarios, namely: A conventional implementation of auto-reclosers on MV networks using Eskom reliability standard; and (ii.) the findings of a case-study using this recloser implementation (loop automation) to improve the reliability and the system’s performance. Results obtained are presented and discussed. , M.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Thomas, Ponny
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Electric networks , Electric power distribution , Electric power transmission , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213003 , uj:21065
- Description: Abstract: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has implemented an Incentive- Based Regulation (IBR) scheme that either rewards or penalizes distributors on the System- Average Interruption-Duration Index (SAIDI) and other network performance indices [1]. The optimal placement of automatic reclosers (auto-reclosers) is seen as a cost-effective measure to reduce the system-average interruption-duration index (SAIDI) impact along a medium voltage (MV) feeder. An auto-recloser is seen as a function of distribution automation (DA), thus reducing customer impact. A great advantage of a correctly implemented and operated DA system can improve network reliability significantly. This dissertation evaluates the empirical relationship between recloser placement and reliability from the perspective of control and instrumentation within ESKOM. It also puts forward an additional performance-improvement framework that can be implemented to achieve RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) management. Loop automation functionality is also under discussion; this is a Distribution-System Automation-scheme that restores the supply to the fault-free sections of a network, if they have been disconnected, because of a fault in another section of the network. Loop automation can also restore the normal network configuration automatically, when the faulty section is repaired. The process of isolating the faulty section and re-configuring the network to restore supply back to the fault-free sections is the first capability of Loop Automation. This research investigation assesses two different scenarios, namely: A conventional implementation of auto-reclosers on MV networks using Eskom reliability standard; and (ii.) the findings of a case-study using this recloser implementation (loop automation) to improve the reliability and the system’s performance. Results obtained are presented and discussed. , M.Phil. (Engineering Management)
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The impact of project definition readiness index on capital projects for coal-fired power station projects
- Authors: Motsepe, Yolisa Andi
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Projects, Economic development , Economic development projects - Cost effectiveness
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/280470 , uj:30138
- Description: Abstract: ESKOM constantly manages capital projects to sustain its assets (power stations, transmission lines, distribution lines and buildings) and to increase its operational life cycle. The past decade was marked by an increasing number of capital projects, completed by the power utility in South Africa, meeting the organisation's objectives to supply power. ESKOM expanded its generation and transmission capacity to meet South Africa’s energy demands. ESKOM adapted the Project Definition Readiness Index (PDRI) instrument as part of its Front End Planning (FEP), to address the challenge of poor scope definition resulting in scope creep, project costs escalations and delays. The PDRI provides a quantitative measure of the level of the scope definition of the project. It correlates the level of the scope definition to project success factors. This research focussed on evaluating the impact of the PDRI on ESKOM’s coal generation capital projects. A case study evaluated the direct and indirect outcome of the PDRI on ESKOM’s FEP for capital projects. The case study was based on completed projects; one project underwent Project Definition Readiness Index Assessment (PDRA) in FEP whilst the additional project did not. The main findings were that the project that completed PDRI as part of FEP performed better than that which did not undergo the PDRA. The project that completed PDRA spent less than the budgeted amount and it completed earlier than the schedule time. The project that did not complete PDRI as part of its FEP planning, had several change orders due to scope changes, resulting in changes in the project contractual basis, leading to costs escalation and delays in the schedules. Earned value management principles were used to evaluate the project performance of the completed projects. Interviews were conducted to evaluate customer satisfaction with PDRI. The outcome indicated that the users of the PDRI instrument are satisfied with the value it added in the FEP. There was a strong indication that the PDRI instrument assisted the project team in planning for the next project phase, as the instrument identifies outstanding items that need to be addressed. The interviews also evaluated how the project team impact the PDRI score. As the use of PDRI matures, and more... , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Motsepe, Yolisa Andi
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Projects, Economic development , Economic development projects - Cost effectiveness
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/280470 , uj:30138
- Description: Abstract: ESKOM constantly manages capital projects to sustain its assets (power stations, transmission lines, distribution lines and buildings) and to increase its operational life cycle. The past decade was marked by an increasing number of capital projects, completed by the power utility in South Africa, meeting the organisation's objectives to supply power. ESKOM expanded its generation and transmission capacity to meet South Africa’s energy demands. ESKOM adapted the Project Definition Readiness Index (PDRI) instrument as part of its Front End Planning (FEP), to address the challenge of poor scope definition resulting in scope creep, project costs escalations and delays. The PDRI provides a quantitative measure of the level of the scope definition of the project. It correlates the level of the scope definition to project success factors. This research focussed on evaluating the impact of the PDRI on ESKOM’s coal generation capital projects. A case study evaluated the direct and indirect outcome of the PDRI on ESKOM’s FEP for capital projects. The case study was based on completed projects; one project underwent Project Definition Readiness Index Assessment (PDRA) in FEP whilst the additional project did not. The main findings were that the project that completed PDRI as part of FEP performed better than that which did not undergo the PDRA. The project that completed PDRA spent less than the budgeted amount and it completed earlier than the schedule time. The project that did not complete PDRI as part of its FEP planning, had several change orders due to scope changes, resulting in changes in the project contractual basis, leading to costs escalation and delays in the schedules. Earned value management principles were used to evaluate the project performance of the completed projects. Interviews were conducted to evaluate customer satisfaction with PDRI. The outcome indicated that the users of the PDRI instrument are satisfied with the value it added in the FEP. There was a strong indication that the PDRI instrument assisted the project team in planning for the next project phase, as the instrument identifies outstanding items that need to be addressed. The interviews also evaluated how the project team impact the PDRI score. As the use of PDRI matures, and more... , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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An inquiry into the problems pertaining to the acquisition of servitudes for transmission powerlines based on a life-cycle approach
- Authors: Ramaphosa, Daphney Popie
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Servitudes management , Acquisition of property , Electric power transmission - Environmental aspects
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2838 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6273
- Description: M.Sc. , Electrical energy has evolved to become the main source of energy as it fuels the processes in industry and other sectors. Electricity, generated at a power station, has to be transmitted to the users through transmission powerlines. Strips of land, in the form of servitudes, need to be acquired for the erection of these powerlines. Because this land passes through agricultural areas, residential areas and industrial areas which do not belong to the power utilities, these utilities need to acquire this land. The inability to acquire these strips of land is proving to be a problem for Eskom; in fact, it has been dubbed one of Eskom’s greatest risks (Seabe, 2010, Personal Comment). Hypotheses in respect of the problems pertaining to the acquisition of servitudes for transmission powerlines have been formulated with the supposition being that, by nature, these problems are not only biophysical, but also socio-cultural. Those classified as sociocultural problems are dependent on human behaviour: it is people who grant servitudes, and also people who own the land on which the servitudes are required. These problems, if not identified and addressed, have the potential to manifest at a later stage, causing conflict between the proponent and the landowner and in turn resulting in the electricity supply in South Africa being sporadically curtailed. It is therefore imperative that the problems pertaining to the acquisition of servitudes be investigated and analysed, and that methods be devised from the lessons learnt through investigating these problems. These methods, if implemented correctly, should minimise conflict between the landowners and Eskom and subsequently avert the risk of Eskom being unsuccessful in acquiring servitudes. These methods should also facilitate an improved, effective and successful servitude acquisition process, which will in turn ensure a continuous supply of electricity.
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- Authors: Ramaphosa, Daphney Popie
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Servitudes management , Acquisition of property , Electric power transmission - Environmental aspects
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2838 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6273
- Description: M.Sc. , Electrical energy has evolved to become the main source of energy as it fuels the processes in industry and other sectors. Electricity, generated at a power station, has to be transmitted to the users through transmission powerlines. Strips of land, in the form of servitudes, need to be acquired for the erection of these powerlines. Because this land passes through agricultural areas, residential areas and industrial areas which do not belong to the power utilities, these utilities need to acquire this land. The inability to acquire these strips of land is proving to be a problem for Eskom; in fact, it has been dubbed one of Eskom’s greatest risks (Seabe, 2010, Personal Comment). Hypotheses in respect of the problems pertaining to the acquisition of servitudes for transmission powerlines have been formulated with the supposition being that, by nature, these problems are not only biophysical, but also socio-cultural. Those classified as sociocultural problems are dependent on human behaviour: it is people who grant servitudes, and also people who own the land on which the servitudes are required. These problems, if not identified and addressed, have the potential to manifest at a later stage, causing conflict between the proponent and the landowner and in turn resulting in the electricity supply in South Africa being sporadically curtailed. It is therefore imperative that the problems pertaining to the acquisition of servitudes be investigated and analysed, and that methods be devised from the lessons learnt through investigating these problems. These methods, if implemented correctly, should minimise conflict between the landowners and Eskom and subsequently avert the risk of Eskom being unsuccessful in acquiring servitudes. These methods should also facilitate an improved, effective and successful servitude acquisition process, which will in turn ensure a continuous supply of electricity.
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Integration aspects of risk based inspection and maintenance based on ISO 9001
- Authors: Xaba, Lungisani
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Electric power-plants - Maintenance and repair , Electric power-plants Q- uality control , Electric power-plants - Efficiency
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/263132 , uj:27811
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: This mini dissertation describes the development and implementation of Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance termed RBIM for Eskom’s Power Generation Fleet. This study is as a result of the changes in the regulations governing vessels under pressure. The current fleet of Eskom power stations consists of 87 power generating units including Koeberg with a net capacity of 42000 MW. The challenge with the current fleet is that 63 units have either reached or exceeded their design life which poses legal and regulatory compliance threat to Eskom. To be compliant to legal and regulatory requirements Eskom had to comply with in-service inspection and testing interval requirements referred to regulation 11.1.d or implement regulation 12 of the PER in the face of load shedding. Eskom could not afford extended outages due to maintenance and opted of the implementation of a certified risk based inspection and maintenance management system. The aim of risk based inspection and maintenance is to improve safety, pressure equipment integrity, reliability, availability and maximized plant life. This mini dissertation looks at how RBIM process was developed, implemented and certified in the Eskom Power Generation fleet specifically 10 Power Stations. Audit reports from certification body and internal audit reports were analyzed to establish the integration aspects of the RIMAP process and ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the role played by quality assurance of, as well as the role played by quality assurance officers in the implementation and sustainability of the RBIM process. The outcome of the study revealed that there are a lot of similar requirements from RIMAP process requirements and ISO 9001 requirements that can be integrated to function holistically. The results also indicated that quality assurance officers have an important role to play in guiding the implementation, certification and sustainability of the process through continual improvement. The mini dissertation then concludes with the recommendations for power stations and other organisations wishing to implement such a framework and the need for future research.
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- Authors: Xaba, Lungisani
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Eskom (Firm) , Electric power-plants - Maintenance and repair , Electric power-plants Q- uality control , Electric power-plants - Efficiency
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/263132 , uj:27811
- Description: M.Phil. (Engineering Management) , Abstract: This mini dissertation describes the development and implementation of Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance termed RBIM for Eskom’s Power Generation Fleet. This study is as a result of the changes in the regulations governing vessels under pressure. The current fleet of Eskom power stations consists of 87 power generating units including Koeberg with a net capacity of 42000 MW. The challenge with the current fleet is that 63 units have either reached or exceeded their design life which poses legal and regulatory compliance threat to Eskom. To be compliant to legal and regulatory requirements Eskom had to comply with in-service inspection and testing interval requirements referred to regulation 11.1.d or implement regulation 12 of the PER in the face of load shedding. Eskom could not afford extended outages due to maintenance and opted of the implementation of a certified risk based inspection and maintenance management system. The aim of risk based inspection and maintenance is to improve safety, pressure equipment integrity, reliability, availability and maximized plant life. This mini dissertation looks at how RBIM process was developed, implemented and certified in the Eskom Power Generation fleet specifically 10 Power Stations. Audit reports from certification body and internal audit reports were analyzed to establish the integration aspects of the RIMAP process and ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the role played by quality assurance of, as well as the role played by quality assurance officers in the implementation and sustainability of the RBIM process. The outcome of the study revealed that there are a lot of similar requirements from RIMAP process requirements and ISO 9001 requirements that can be integrated to function holistically. The results also indicated that quality assurance officers have an important role to play in guiding the implementation, certification and sustainability of the process through continual improvement. The mini dissertation then concludes with the recommendations for power stations and other organisations wishing to implement such a framework and the need for future research.
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Exploring procedures to fast track projects in Eskom Gauteng Operating Unit
- Authors: Mbundu, T. L.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Project management , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213305 , uj:21133
- Description: Abstract: The fast track project strategy is designed to execute design, procurement and construction phases concurrently to significantly decrease the project schedule. The design phase is more important in fast track projects because design and construction are implemented almost simultaneously. The successful implementation of design procedure in fast track projects is very challenging because the compressed schedule interferes with the inherently iterative nature of design, resulting in sub-optimal design. The typical lack of time for pre-project planning in fast track projects outcomes in insufficient development of project and design scope, causing costly changes during project implementation which result in project cost exceeds and the project is behind schedule and the quality deteriorates of the final output. The fast track project delivery strategy is being utilised in industrial projects to reduce the time to the market, making the study of best practices for management of design in fast track industrial projects more cogent (Deshpan, 2009). As this study is deductive in nature, contributing in testing a theory and using questionnaire as an instrument for collecting data, therefore, the research methodology of this study is considered quantitative. In fast track projects, the different phases of the project such as the design, procurement and construction are implemented concurrently. This makes major fights with the important design procedure because the design is rushed in order not to delay the construction on site. As a result there will be mistakes on the designs, because what is on site/field must correspond to the final design drawings. There are numerous reasons for fast tracking a project. If there is a lack of investment in time and resources in the planning phase, then the project will be behind schedule and the costs will be very high. Experts have often recommended project managers to anticipate, accept and budget for changes / rework in fast track projects (Williams 1995). All the relevant stakeholders should be dedicated to the project. The feedback from various stakeholders has to be received in less time in a compressed schedule resulting in many problems including increased noise generation, information overload, delay in information transmission, translation difficulties between disciplines, lack of time for reflection and exploration of design and rapid transmission of errors (Elvin 2003). , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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- Authors: Mbundu, T. L.
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Project management , Eskom (Firm)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213305 , uj:21133
- Description: Abstract: The fast track project strategy is designed to execute design, procurement and construction phases concurrently to significantly decrease the project schedule. The design phase is more important in fast track projects because design and construction are implemented almost simultaneously. The successful implementation of design procedure in fast track projects is very challenging because the compressed schedule interferes with the inherently iterative nature of design, resulting in sub-optimal design. The typical lack of time for pre-project planning in fast track projects outcomes in insufficient development of project and design scope, causing costly changes during project implementation which result in project cost exceeds and the project is behind schedule and the quality deteriorates of the final output. The fast track project delivery strategy is being utilised in industrial projects to reduce the time to the market, making the study of best practices for management of design in fast track industrial projects more cogent (Deshpan, 2009). As this study is deductive in nature, contributing in testing a theory and using questionnaire as an instrument for collecting data, therefore, the research methodology of this study is considered quantitative. In fast track projects, the different phases of the project such as the design, procurement and construction are implemented concurrently. This makes major fights with the important design procedure because the design is rushed in order not to delay the construction on site. As a result there will be mistakes on the designs, because what is on site/field must correspond to the final design drawings. There are numerous reasons for fast tracking a project. If there is a lack of investment in time and resources in the planning phase, then the project will be behind schedule and the costs will be very high. Experts have often recommended project managers to anticipate, accept and budget for changes / rework in fast track projects (Williams 1995). All the relevant stakeholders should be dedicated to the project. The feedback from various stakeholders has to be received in less time in a compressed schedule resulting in many problems including increased noise generation, information overload, delay in information transmission, translation difficulties between disciplines, lack of time for reflection and exploration of design and rapid transmission of errors (Elvin 2003). , M.Ing. (Engineering Management)
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Business strategy for the application of internet and intranet technology in Eskom
- Authors: Moodley, Raj
- Date: 2014-07-23
- Subjects: Business enterprises - Computer networks , Internet , Intranets (Computer networks) , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11744 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11470
- Description: M.B.A. , Eskom, South Africa's electricity utility, is the electricity supplier for South Africa. It has 20 power stations with a nominal capacity of 39 154 megawatts. Eskom is among the top five electricity utilities in the world in terms of size and sales and strives to remain one of the lowest-cost producers of electricity in the world. Eskom supplies 98% of the country's electricity requirements, which amounts to more than half of the electricity generated on the African continent. Eskom supports the development of a Southern African transmission grod to encourage cooperation and accelerate economic growth in the region. Eskom support employment equity and encourages employees to develop to their full potential through training. Eskom sees itself as a respected corporate citizen and is working towards environmental sustainability and socio-economic improvement (Eskom report, 1997). The growth of Internet technologies (and within Eskom the Intranet) has been phenomenal. On 23 July 1998, after extensive consultation and compilation, an Eskom Internet / Intranet strategy was approved. The strategy defines the way in which Eskom will employ this technology to support their business, to ensure synergy in organisational efforts. This chapter gives an overview of the strategy (Eskom Report, 1997). The strategy positions Eskom to be able to derive significant business benefit. from the technology, and ensures we will not be "left behind" by our competitors and customers, but ensures that our use of the technology and the resulting costs can be properly managed. It accommodates the different cultures in the business groups, from progressive through conservative, in terms of the deployment of the technology ...
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- Authors: Moodley, Raj
- Date: 2014-07-23
- Subjects: Business enterprises - Computer networks , Internet , Intranets (Computer networks) , Eskom (Firm)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11744 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11470
- Description: M.B.A. , Eskom, South Africa's electricity utility, is the electricity supplier for South Africa. It has 20 power stations with a nominal capacity of 39 154 megawatts. Eskom is among the top five electricity utilities in the world in terms of size and sales and strives to remain one of the lowest-cost producers of electricity in the world. Eskom supplies 98% of the country's electricity requirements, which amounts to more than half of the electricity generated on the African continent. Eskom supports the development of a Southern African transmission grod to encourage cooperation and accelerate economic growth in the region. Eskom support employment equity and encourages employees to develop to their full potential through training. Eskom sees itself as a respected corporate citizen and is working towards environmental sustainability and socio-economic improvement (Eskom report, 1997). The growth of Internet technologies (and within Eskom the Intranet) has been phenomenal. On 23 July 1998, after extensive consultation and compilation, an Eskom Internet / Intranet strategy was approved. The strategy defines the way in which Eskom will employ this technology to support their business, to ensure synergy in organisational efforts. This chapter gives an overview of the strategy (Eskom Report, 1997). The strategy positions Eskom to be able to derive significant business benefit. from the technology, and ensures we will not be "left behind" by our competitors and customers, but ensures that our use of the technology and the resulting costs can be properly managed. It accommodates the different cultures in the business groups, from progressive through conservative, in terms of the deployment of the technology ...
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