
EU Fit for 55 package: a good fit for companies performing energy management systems and energy audits?
On 14 July 2021, the European Commission circulated a new set of proposals called ‘ Fit for 55 package ’ delivering the 2030 climate change targets and coping with the highly popular EU Green Deal.…
Read Full articleUnlocking True Value: Why Multiple Benefits Are the Future of Energy Efficiency
Why do so many energy efficiency projects struggle to gain traction—even when the math says they should pay off? The answer, according to the M-Benefits project and leading European researchers, is…
Read Full articleSalzgitter - pumps for district heating
Short description of how Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH saved 53% of energy costs in their district heating operations. This has been achieved by a replacement of pumps with a new demand based pump control system.
Read Full Business PracticeSurprising sources of energy savings in industry
Do you know the concept of productive vs. non-productive energy? HE Consulting is using the concept to dig into what they call best-known secrets of energy efficiency. Read about the 3+1 sources for energy savings and solutions to grab these opportunities.
Read Full Business PracticeRevolutionizing Pump Systems: The Power of Life Cycle Cost Analysis
In today's competitive industrial landscape, optimizing operational costs while maintaining peak performance is crucial for success. One often overlooked area with significant potential for…
Read Full articleSolvay - optimizing cooling water pumps
Short case study describing how the application of KSB energy efficiency system approach has led to energy savings of 25% at Solvays recooling plant in Bad Wimpfen, Germany. For details about KSB energy efficiency system approach, see paper about optimising hydraulic systems.
Read Full Business PracticeProMinent - process metering pumps
Short case study describing how ProMinent implemented a complex pump system while at the same time achieving energy savings up to 60%. The implementation was guided by KSB energy efficiency system concept covering all components of the pump system, from variable speed drive controls to the monitoring system.
Read Full Business PracticeThe future for industrial pumps - go digital and connect
Digital pumps are here to stay: A recent study shows that the market for digital and connected pumps could nearly double in size within the next decade. But which trends and developments drive the…
Read Full articleCase Study: benefits of automated root cause analysis in production processes
A case study describing the benefits of using automated root cause analysis combined with advanced data retrievel techniques in the pharmaceutical industry. From generating strong signals out of small data sets up to the validation via DoE. Benefits range from process improvements and energy savings to reduced waste product.
Read Full Business PracticeCase study cement industry: increased fuel efficiency
This short case study shows how data mining has led to significant and recurrent savings in a cement plant located in Belgium. In this example, the fueling of the multi-step-heating process of production lines was analyzed and optimized. A good case to show that data analytics might be capable to deliver the next step in energy efficiency.
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