Energy Consulting
Improving Energy Efficiency in plastics and polymers processing
Experience
With over 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, we are committed to leveraging our knowledge and expertise to deliver the highest level of service and support to our clients.
No theory
This is not about theory – it’s about execution.
It involves highly specific, extensive, and often easy-to-implement engineering actions that lead directly to measurable energy savings.
Return of investment less than 1 year
Our latest activities have delivered savings of 24%, and ROI’s of less than 1 year.
They demonstrate the immediate and tangible impact of our approach.
Energy Efficiency Services
Energy Efficiency Workshops
It is the most popular and complete service.
It is a 360º Workshop on Energy Efficiency. The workshop will cover a broad range of topics related to energy consumption, including both technical and organizational aspects.
Following the previous workshop data analysis and preparation, the shop-floor activity will take between 2 and 5 days. We will begin by modelling the site to identify the primary drivers of energy use. Afterwards, we will conduct the necessary measurements and observations on the shop floor.
This activity usually includes the CO2 footprint calculation.
During the activity, the staff receives practical training.
The Energy Efficiency Workshops include most of the other consulting services related to Energy Efficiency.
We are familiar with all technologies such as injection, extrusion, thermoforming, blowing, compression, rotomoulding, foaming, etc.
Energy Eficiency Workshop step by step
Model
A model is created that relates energy use and its drivers. One or several drivers may exist. The aim is to predice energy usage based on these drivers, and defining a target to properly assess the site’s performance, regardless volume or other drivers changes .
Contract
We review the contracting conditions, invoices, charges, etc. We propose cheaper alternatives for conditions that meet the need. It’s about having just what you need, not more and not less.
Cooling
We evaluate and benchmark cooling costs. We analyze the suitability of the system and propose improvements on generation and distribution. We assess the impact and ROI each action.
Compressed Air
We evaluate and benchmark the compressed air costs. We apply a very specific methodology to reduce the compressed air use. We assess the impact and ROI of each action.
Insulation
We calculate the losses due to lack of insulation. We propose systems to minimize losses. We assess the impact and ROI of each action.
lighting
With our own methodology, we analyze the current situation, determine the suitability of what exists, and promote alternatives. We evaluate the impact of the proposal.
Electric Motors
We will review current electric motors and their operating cost. We will benchmark them and propose alternatives, assessing impact and ROI.
Processes
We will analyze the processes from both, technical and organizational perspective. We will propose some settings improvements together with the customer’s team.
Our Energy Efficiency Workshops are the most complete and advanced in the market.
You can start saving and training your team on energy efficiency right now.
Technical Validations
Specific assessments on one or more machines or processes, and allow to perform several types of analysis:
- Actual Efficiency 85%
- Sales (catalogue) Efficiency 95%
New Machines
When you buy a new machine:
Actual Efficiency
Vs
Sales (catalogue) Efficiency
- New Machine Efficiency 80%
- Old Machine Efficiency 65%
Machine Age
Similar machine comparison:
New Machine Efficiency
Vs
Old Machine Efficiency
- Machine A Type Efficiency 90%
- Machine B Type Efficiency 75%
Similar Machines
New similar machines comparison:
Machine A Type Efficiency
Vs
Machine B Type Efficiency
- Machine under A settings 75%
- Machine under B settings 95%
Conditions Test
Different Proccess Settings Analysis:
Machine under A settings
Vs
Machine under B settings
These assessments allow to gather information about different machine types, models, settings, etc.
In-house Training
We carry out in-house tailored training adapted to each customer need. They can be focused on supplies, process, management, modelling, etc., or even full & complete training.
We are flexible and can adapt the training sessions to the availability and organization of the customer.
This type of training sessions allow to leverage the skills off the staff at the site, and is recommended when the number of attendees is over 5-7 people.
Programed Training
Axis Technology provides regular training, both in collaboration with different organizations, and self-organized.
It is usually carried out under the ‘on-line’ format, and they a are ‘sort’ of workshop driven: high degree of participation by the attendees, explaining their experience.
Due-Diligence Processes
Axis Technology participates in due diligence processes, not only to verify the legal compliance regarding energy, but also to understand the potential for improvement of the company. We also contribute to the understanding of what is the level of investment to achieve the calculated savings.
Compressed Air and Gas Leak Measurement
Axis technology performs compressed air and other gas (e.g. ammonia in large cooling systems) leak measurement. We firstly make the ‘leak hunt’, and a cost evaluation of the actual leak level. In addition, the plant is guided on the actions to reduce them, and the implementation of a system to keep the reduced level under control.
Technical and computer tools are used to measure and quantify the leak level.
Contact
If you need to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Your contact details
Our Contact Info
Tel.: (+34) 608 116 178
info@axis-technology.eu
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