General Energy Saving Methods in the Plant Systems

3 General Energy Saving Methods in the Plant Systems 

Store water in overhead tanks (with automatic level controller to start and stop the water pump) for use in many sections of the plant. This will reduce continuous running of the main water pump. 

This can also help in optimisation of pump capacity for the present and future needs of the plant (if next higher diameter is chosen) and efficiency of pumping (lower pressure drops). 

The cost of valves, bends, and flanges may appear more initially—but will be found to be of advantage in the long run. 

The loading and unloading cycles of the air compressor shall be set according to the capacity of air receiver and the pressure and volume of compressed air required at various points of use. Avoid long distances between air receiver and point of use. 

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