Steam boiler

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Major agri-food producer reduces annual CO2 emissions in France

Mission 'renewable energy' As part of a wider renewable energy drive at Nestlé, French plant instals efficient biomass boiler Measure cuts CO2 emissions by 6 500 tonnes and energy bills by 40 % annually Specialising in the agri-food sector, the Nestlé Group is present in more than 130 countries and...
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Biomass boiler cuts CO2 emissions at French cheese factory dairy

A biomass bonus Cleaner biomass boiler and energy recovery equipment cuts annual CO2 emissions by 7 000 tonnes and energy bills by 40 % Installation creates a full-time job and supports local economy, as bonus spin-offs The Bongrain Gérard d' Illoud cheese dairy is the birthplace of the Soparind...
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Insulating steam network cuts fuel consumption

Just like that... 10% oil savings! Energy audit shows soft drinks-maker where gains can be made Even things like insulating steam networks can make a big difference SNEMBG manufactures and bottles soft drinks and distributes them in the French Antilles and continental France. The company is...
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Jam manufacturer saves 100 tonnes of fuel oil per year

When letting off steam is a problem Jam factory discovers how to fix its steam production, save fuel and boost its performance Actions taken to optimise and upgrade its steam system save around € 35 000 per year Favols is a jam manufacturer in southwest France which is keen to improve its energy...
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Optimised steam boiler to raise energy efficiency, Austria

Steaming ahead... Dairy producer tackles its inefficient steam and sterilising system on multiple fronts Measures result in energy savings of 1 372 000 kWh and € 62 500 in cost savings a year An Austrian dairy food-maker requires vast quantities of steam for heating, sterilisation and preparing its...
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Better use of steam leads to cost savings

Taming the steam Food-maker gets control of its steam production with simple measures Optimising boiler times and rationalising steam use in scalding and sterilisation saves 7 % and 3 % respectively Steam is used in the food industry for a number of processes, both directly related to food...
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Increase energy efficiency of water and steam generators

Under pressure! Pharmaceutical plant focuses on making its steam and hot-water production more energy- and cost-efficient Controlled measures like optimising operational times on equipment and lowering pressure and temperature in stages generate savings A global leader in generic medicines...
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Optimising steam-generation systems

Steam is in heavy demand in industries requiring heating processes, and it is typically an energy-intensive process to generate it. The ratio of steam energy costs to total energy costs ranges between 20 and 60 %. Optimising the steam-generation system and rationalising demand for steam can...
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Integrating solar heat into food-production process

On-site and nearby renewable energy plants can be integrated into the daily production processes of food and beverage manufacturers. Renewable heat systems are applicable to new and existing food and beverage production sites that need heat. In the case of new plants, the integration of renewables...
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Heat recovery

Heat recovery can help to reduce overall energy consumption on-site while reducing total running costs in the bargain. Recovered heat can help you reduce energy consumption or provide useful heat for other purposes. In the food and beverage industry, for example, it is possible to recover heat from...
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Food-processing company achieves dramatic energy savings

Comprehensive environmental gains Natural gas consumption reduced by 491 802 m3 per year Reduced electricity consumption by 1 030.4 MWh per year CO2 emissions down by 2 411.28 tonnes annually Following a comprehensive environmental review, a medium-sized grain processing company in Southeast Europe...
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Carlsberg, (probably) the best heat-recovering brewery in the world

Excellent recovery! Recovering heat saves on energy and cuts CO2 Results in annual energy efficiency gains (~3.5 %) and less CO2 emissions (~600 000 kg) Carlsberg brewery is an energy-savings front-runner in line with its mission to optimise production and reduce overall CO2 emissions and energy...