Energy Saving Tips for the Production Floor

In addition to sharing tips for reducing energy consumption in the production workshop, including the installation of energy-saving equipment, lighting and adjustment of air conditioning systems, the event also helped businesses reduce their electricity bills and improve energy utilization efficiency.

Optimize the operation of equipment.

Adjust equipment to be on standby.

Many factories keep their machinery on standby even when they're not producing anything, and this standby mode actually consumes a lot of electricity.He suggests that according to the production schedule, equipment should be automatically shut down or set to sleep mode.For example, you can set up the equipment to switch off during lunch breaks and night shifts to reduce wasteful energy use.

Rational distribution of peak loads.

The price of electricity during peak hours would be even higher, to encourage users to stagger the use of their high-power equipment.For instance, air compressors and large machine tools should be used as little as possible during the peak demand hours of 9: 00-11: 00 in the morning, and instead be run during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper.

The lighting system has also been improved.

Replacing lighting with energy-saving LEDs.

Traditional fluorescent lamps consume a lot of electricity and have a short lifespan. Switching to LEDs can cut electricity use by more than 30 % in a single stroke.In the corners of workshops or in areas where equipment is infrequently used, one can install motion sensors that turn off the lights when no one is around, to avoid wasting energy.

Using natural light to create the setting.

Don't underestimate the importance of windows and skylights! Reorganize the placement of equipment, putting workstations in the areas with the best natural light. This will allow you to reduce the number of lights you need to turn on during the day, and will cut down on electricity consumption.

Details of energy savings through air conditioning and ventilation.

Regularly clean the filters and pipes.

Dirty air-conditioner filters reduce cooling efficiency, and cleaning them once a month can reduce electricity consumption by 10-15 %.You should also check the ventilation ducts to see if there are any blockages, so as to keep the air flow unimpeded and to prevent the fan from having to work too hard.

Set a temperature range.

Air conditioning in the factories doesn't have to be set to a rigid temperature.In summer, the temperature is set at 26 ° C ± 2 ° C, and the air is circulated with industrial fans. This doesn ’ t affect the workers ’ comfort, but the compressors can take periodic breaks, and the electricity bill visibly declines.

Develop the habit of monitoring yourself daily.

Install sub-meters to track energy consumption.

They installed independent meters in different areas and in front of key equipment, and recorded the data each week for comparison.When a machine is found to be using more electricity than it should, the problem is immediately identified as either aging or improper installation, and is then dealt with.

Organize energy-saving training for employees.

Saving energy is a collective effort: The company holds case-sharing sessions to teach employees that small things like turning off lights when leaving a room or reducing idle running of equipment can save the factory enough money to buy several new machines a year.When everyone has a sense of participation, they will work more actively in implementation.