How to reduce energy consumption?
How to cut bill costs?
These 2 questions have accompanied us throughout 2022 and are still a current topic in 2023 .
Companies, large or small, are constantly engaged in trying to optimize the process and reduce the consumption.
So what can we do concretely?
In the case of industrial factories, it often happens that the plants waste large quantities of energy, without anyone being aware of it; it seems incredible but it is true and in our work we have met several situations of this type.
In every minute of working, the plant wastes energy, increasing the costs and becoming a source of pollution.
Why does this situation occur?
Inside an industrial plant, there can be “some areas” in which we find a dispersion of heat, which would instead be necessary, for the correct working of the plant and since the necessity of reaching the foreseen temperatures requires energy, it is important to prevent this loss.
First of all it is necessary to check the condition of: pipes, valves, filters or other equipment which may be poorly insulated or, even worse, not insulated at all .
Therefore the thermal insulation of plants is an excellent solution for controlling the energy consumption; however this system has several others advantages, let’s see them together.
1. Reduction of CO2 emissions
With the reduction of energy consumption and heat dispersion, we automatically reduce also CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere .
Therefore, in addition to saving money, a company can also limit the effects of its impact on the environment.
2. Reduction of other company costs
As you know, there are many other costs, in addition to energy consumption, which have an impact on the company financial reports, among these there are expenses related to maintenance of equipment or replacement of worn parts.
If there is heat dispersion in a plant, it is possible that the equipment are working under a stress condition, that ruin them more quickly and then require maintenance or replacement.
3. Increase of safety
Insulation not only protects your workers, from dangers related to hot and cold spots inside the plant, but also from noise. It is then a benefit also in terms of protection of workers’ health.
Fear of initial investment
Despite the above mentioned benefits, companies are often frightened by the costs of installation, or optimization of thermal insulation systems. In this case, it is necessary to look at numbers, reflecting on energy savings and on the recoup times of the investment.
A series of specific studies have been conducted, in order to examine in depth the relationship between the energy savings, obtained thanks to insulation system and the energy consumption necessary to produce it; a few months of use are enough to compensate for these two factors.
It also emerges that, during their life, the insulating jackets can save up to 150 times the energy necessary for their production.
When we talk about thermal insulation, it is important to find solutions designed according to customer’s specific need and which take into account 3 basic points :
- temperatures;
- reduction of emissions in atmosphere ;
- consequent energy saving;
This is the only way to find a solution that leads to real energy efficiency. In these cases we cannot improvise.
New Componit is an official member of Eiif (European Industrial Insulation Foundation) and has obtained the certification to provide the Tipcheck, the energy audit for plants, which has the aim of drawing up a detailed report on the possible thermal insulation interventions to carry out, in order to obtain real and measurable energy savings.
Exactly with an eye on energy saving, NEW COMPONIT has designed Enersave, the thermal jackets for valves and flanges that allow to optimise consumption and protect the environment.
Enersave jackets can be disassembled and then reapplied and can also be customized according to individual needs.
Want to improve comfort and performance in your plant with a tailored solution?
General Manager
Expert in industrial insulation and expansion joints. Supports companies in innovation and the search for reliable and safe solutions.
