Additional information & background
Motivation and project overview
It’s easy to establish an energy baseline for your factory before you start investing in energy saving measures.
The process industry is in an exciting transition from conventional to renewable energy sources. This change isn't just about going green, it's about boosting energy efficiency, embracing electrification, and following a clear, well-thought-out strategy. A crucial part of this strategy are energy mappings, providing detailed information of how energy is used throughout operations.
But here's the catch - creating these energy mappings can be a time-consuming and costly process. That's why many companies skip this step and end up with solutions that aren't as effective as they could be.
To solve this challenge, the Efficient Energy Mapping and Analysis for Optimization and Green Transition of Industrial Processes (EEMAP) project is currently developing digital tool that's set to revolutionize the way we create energy maps. The goal is to cut down the time it takes to map a production facility from a few weeks to just a couple of days! This could encourage more industries to use energy mapping and support the green transition.
The best part? This software tool is going to be available for everyone to use. It's backed by reliable data and will offer recommendations on best practices. The project is a collaborative effort led by engineering consulting firm Viegand Maagøe, with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), thermodynamic software developers from IPU, and our partner companies from the process industry FF Skagen (Fish Products), Skjern Paper (Paper and Cardboard), Royal Unibrew (Brewery), PPG Coatings (Paint), Ovodan (Egg-Based Products), Avista Green (Refinery) all pitching in.
Project Background. The team is applying advanced optimization methods to integrate processes in the industry more efficiently, e.g. driven by ISO50001 certifications or EU mandatory energy audits, but this tool could raise the bar for quality with minimal resources. With the need for energy mapping on the rise due to the ongoing energy transition, this software tool is a game-changer. It's set to challenge traditional designs in industry energy systems and make it easier to spot opportunities for improvement. The development is supported by the Danish Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP) with grant 64022-1073.