Energy efficiency through equipment modernization
EDITOR ’ S CHOICE ENERGY AUDIT
SULZER
Energy efficiency through equipment modernization
Energy usage causes up to 95 % of the total life cycle costs of pumping equipment . Therefore , improving energy efficiency pays off quickly . Sulzer ’ s energy audit is a consulting service that aims at improving the energy efficiency of a pumping system .
“ The concept relies on Sulzer ’ s expertise on pumping equipment and process knowledge , while supporting the environmental sustainability goals mutually important for both our clients and us .” Pekka Salmi Head Business Development CSS at Sulzer Flow Equipment .
The audit offers actionable insights into what to do to reduce the operational energy consumption and costs . All too often , unnecessary energy costs are a result of an oversized pump or equipment operated outside its optimal point . Changes in processes , planned capacity , or in the rest of the process line might lead to a pump operating off its best efficiency point .
An energy audit supports companies in the modernization of their equipment base . It has proven to be especially valuable for operators with a large number of aged equipment . Alternatively , the audit can be used for the final optimization of equipment that is efficient to begin with .
Companies can leverage the results of energy audits in meeting emissionrelated standards , or when seeking environmental declarations and certificates . The audit can be used to assess and minimize environmental emissions by reducing energy consumption without decreasing the number of equipment or capacity .
How the audit proceeds
Sulzer experts work in cooperation with the customer to review available data sources and define
Sulzer process pumps at a site
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