Energy Auditing

Energy Assessment

In industry, when electricity is generated, the heat which is produced as a by-product can be captured and used for process steam, heating or other industrial purposes. Conventional electricity generation is about 30 percent efficient, whereas combined heat and power (also called cogeneration) converts up to 90 percent of the fuel into usable energy.

Advanced boilers and furnaces can operate at higher temperatures while burning less fuel. These technologies are more efficient and produce fewer pollutants
Over 45 percent of the fuel used by manufacturers is burnt to make steam. The typical industrial facility can reduce this energy usage of at least 20 percent by insulating steam and condensate return lines, stopping steam leakage, and maintaining steam traps

Electric motors usually run on a constant flow of energy, but an adjustable speed drive can vary the motor’s energy output to match the load. This achieves energy savings ranging from 3 to 60 percent, depending on how the motor is used. Motor coils made of superconducting materials can also reduce energy losses. Motors may also benefit from voltage optimisation.

Many industries use compressed air for sand blasting, painting, or other tools. Optimizing compressed air systems by installing variable speed drives, along with preventive maintenance to detect and fix air leaks, can improve energy efficiency 20 to 50 percent. (Informational text provided by wikipedia)

Within an energy assessment GCE can provide its clients and customers with a detailed analysis to quickly reduce energy costs by at least 10%. (Figures may vary depending on the analysed industry sector).

 

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