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Title: | Energy management in the Portuguese ceramic industry: analysis of real-world factories |
Author: | Ruivo, Luís Russo, Michael Lourenço, Rúben Pio, Daniel |
Keywords: | Energy efficiency Kiln Low-cost measures Ceramic Firing |
Issue Date: | 15-Dec-2021 |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Abstract: | The Portuguese ceramic industry is characterized by SME industries with high thermal energy consumption. Thus, the implementation of energy efficiency measures should include no-cost solutions, which are generally not explored in literature. This paper analyses the energy profile of different ceramic sub-sectors to identify potential improvements to meet low-cost competition in the market. Preliminary results of the statistical analysis suggest inefficient energy management, with a particular focus on natural gas consumption. The studied factories could easily improve profits and reduce energy consumption through good kiln operating practices. Optimization of kiln ceramic load (2–18 %) and efficient combustion in the gas burners (1–11 %) are examples of no-cost strategies that promote significant energy savings and carbon emissions reduction |
Peer review: | yes |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10773/37125 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121628 |
ISSN: | 0360-5442 |
Appears in Collections: | CESAM - Artigos DAO - Artigos |
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