This is because sustainable production processes reduce costs, secure supplies in the long term and increase acceptance in society. It is particularly important to utilise hidden potential in the industrial sector: Where large amounts of energy are consumed in the background, considerable savings can often be achieved through technological innovation. A current example of this is the modernisation of the compressed air system at Banner Batterien.
Optimisation of the compressed air system at Banner Batterien
Last summer, the in-house compressed air station at Banner Batterien in Linz was comprehensively modernised with noticeable effects on energy consumption and supply reliability. One focus was on heat recovery: by utilising the waste heat from an additional compressor alone, around 355,000 kWh of usable heat is recovered each year - as much as 15 single-family homes need for heating. The conversion also has advantages in terms of electricity consumption: Replacing a compressor with an optimised model not only reduces wear and tear on the system, but also saves around 56,000 kWh of electricity per year. This corresponds to the annual consumption of 20 households.
Sustainability with a long-term effect
In addition to saving energy and conserving resources, operational reliability has also been increased: a 35-year-old compressed air tank with a capacity of 10,000 litres has been replaced by two smaller, modern tanks. This ensures safe operation in the long term.
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