Abstract
Many products and package systems offered by manufacturers have been optimized under pressure from Europe’s eco-design regulations (e.g., Energy Related Products). This also gives the customer access to reliable product information at the time of purchase, which continuously encourages manufacturers to improve the energy efficiency of their products in order to remain competitive. Typical of this merchandise is mass production. The focus in this article is on the design of energy efficient thermal systems, where each installation is custom made and consists of an assembly of components. Two groups with a large share in energy consumption need a different approach: industrial processes and building facilities. Pinch Point Analysis provides a systematic method to save energy in industrial plants through optimal implementation of heat recovery, cogeneration and heat pump applications. On the other hand, the Hysopt simulation software offers a powerful and accessible tool for optimizing the heat generation and distribution network that allows energy savings in buildings. After an introduction, both Pinch Point Analysis and Hysopt are explained, with designers in particular being the target group.
Highlights
1. – Introduction Of all anthropogenic greenhouse gases, CO2 emissions have by far the greatest impact on the climate
In order to reduce our dependence on fossil energy, a lot of efforts have already been made in the renewable and nuclear energy sector, but progress seems too slow to resolve the climate problem
A significant part of the solution is expected from an unprecedented technological development in energy generation, which frequently offers additional benefits such as more employment and better air quality
Summary
Of all anthropogenic greenhouse gases, CO2 emissions have by far the greatest impact on the climate. The emissions originate mainly from fossil fuels, which have been responsible for most of our energy supply for over a hundred years. It is clear that this will be extremely difficult, but mankind faces this overwhelming responsibility to future generations. In order to reduce our dependence on fossil energy, a lot of efforts have already been made in the renewable and nuclear energy sector, but progress seems too slow to resolve the climate problem. A significant part of the solution is expected from an unprecedented technological development in energy generation, which frequently offers additional benefits such as more employment and better air quality.
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