Search ResultHydraulic system - energy efficiency optimization
This paper describes the 4 step approach of KSB to optimize the energy efficiency of a hydraulic system. While focussing on the entire life-cycle, the aim is to lower operating costs. The approach starts with a system analysis to detect optimization potential and ends with usage of smart pump technology and services during operation - see also paper on industry 4.0 and smart pump technology. It…
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Cracking the Hydrogen Colour Code
Recently there has been more and more in the media about hydrogen as a future fuel. These discussions often talk about hydrogen using a colour coding – which has the potential to confuse an already…
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Small systems, big benefits
How the heat pipe heat exchangers designed by ETEKINA partners are shaping the waste heat recovery systems of the future. In early February this year, the cost of carbon reached record highs with…
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Climate change might double the cost of a beer
This article has been republished here from WIRED . Despite adapted cultivation techniques, it appears like problems in beer production cannot be avoided. (Public Domain) Beer drinkers might pay more…
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Ainara Alonso
Ainara Alonso is the Communication Manager at the Low Carbon & Circular Economy Business Action (LCBA) in Latin-America. The LCBA Latam is an EU-funded Doing-Business platform aimed at developing B2B relations between EU providers and companies based…
Author detailsPDS Energy Performance 2016 (ENG)
The ICP Project Development Specification (PD Spec) brings the many complex details of an energy efficiency project into focus, providing a clear direction to the entire team with regards to requirements, tools, expectations, and quality management. The Project Development Specification provides a clear roadmap for Project Developers to correctly implement each requirement based on current best…
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Die wattline GmbH ist der führende unabhängige Energiedienstleister für Gewerbe- und Industriekunden in Deutschland und Österreich. wattline OPTIMIERT den Energieeinkauf, REDUZIERT den Energieverbrauch und BERÄT Unternehmen umfassend in energierelevanten Themen sowie beim Senken von Steuern, Entgelten und Abgaben. Besonders bei der Umsetzung von EnergieEffizienzMaßnahmen birgt die Zusammenarbeit…
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Short article about German start-up Visual Selling. Their business is to create visual and digital communication (content) which helps companies to sell complex product and services. This is likely important in industrial energy efficiency markets as the time of just replacing a motor or a pump is coming to an end. Today the system perspective is more important - but also more complex to sell! For…
Read Full Business PracticeIncrease machine utilization via risk-based planning and scheduling
Risk based planning and scheduling (RPS) is the next generation of advanced planning and scheduling (APS). This paper from Simio describes the advantages of adding simulation to capture possible variations enhancing machine utilization. Which finally means less costs and less energy used per output. Find out more about Simio solutions in the world’s leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016. Visit…
Read Full Business PracticeStart-up BATINEW: 1pg process description for neighbourhood infrastructure
Neighbourhood infrastructure: A one page process description on how to achieve 80% of renewable energy through various steps. The process covers collecting and separation of waste, process it through THERMOLYSIS, store 50% BIOPRODUCTION through ELECTRICAL COGENERATION, using HEAT PUMPS with PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS and HEAT MUTUALIZATION. Find out more about their innovative upcoming projects in the…
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