Process control systems
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Fine-tuned energy management in French cannery
Better data... in the can Carbon Footprint analysis points to the need for better, comparable data feeding optimised metering and operations Measures lead to 36 % savings on steam production and reduced water consumption by 5.3 litres for each tonne of production The Russy Bémont plant processes 30...
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Optimising applied process control systems
Automation technology is driving energy efficiency trends in the process industry. A feature of this is continuous process control, which holds the operating points as close to the optimum as possible. Thereby, processes can be kept at their individual limit. An increase in energy efficiency due to...
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Energy-efficient refrigeration saves money at German meat-processing plant
Lessons for all plants with cooling rooms A German meat-processing plant installed an interconnected refigeration system to reduce energy costs Yearly cost reduction of up to € 67 000 and CO2 reduction of 345 tonnes The Gourmet Fleischerei and Feinkost GmbH employs 80 employees at its Brandenburg...
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Implementation and modernization of measuring and control system
Measuring and control systems (MCS) are used to automatically control both manufacturing and non-manufacturing processes, including monitoring, visualisation and evaluation. Installation of frequency drives on electric motors, such as variable speed drives (VSD), is a typical industrial MCS measure...