Optimization of Energy Consumption Process in Bearing Industry

Abstract

The energy issue is becoming a determining factor in the living standards of individuals as well as in societies. The increasing demand for productivity, improved quality of products/services, reduced environmental emissions, and reduced energy costs are all incentives for organizations to invest in and implement new energy efficiency technologies with management approaches. This necessitates a collective effort towards the efficient and wise utilization of all energy resources.

Present study, introduces the concept of ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System (EnMS). This approach would require the involvement of all members of a facility to take part in energy conservation activities. This approach will help to implant the awareness and commitment to energy conservation on all levels, therefore saving money and protecting the environment.

In present scenario, bearing industry has major consumption areas are heat treatment process, Air handling unit, air compressor and chiller for cooling. Here focus on chiller is given to reduce energy consumption. To fulfill the requirement of chiller tank in heat treatment area where temperature required is around 7C can be retrofit with Li-Br system and can increase evaporator temperature of main chiller up to 15C where normally it is around 7-10C. This action will help to increase COP of main chiller and hence saving energy.