Energy Efficiency Opportunities in a Pulp Drying Machine
2016 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
Global concerns about declining resources and climate change mean that industries must do their best to use energy as efficiently as possible. Energy is also an important component of a modern economy. The pulp and paper industry is one of the most energy-intensive industries round the world. In this study energy efficiency opportunities in pulp drying machines are identified and the saving potential is then quantified. The methodology followed was based on comparison of energy saving technologies and practices such as Turbo Vacuum blowers, Shoe Press, Heat pump, Use of low pressure steam etc. The data used for the calculations was taken from the mill data records. Six energy efficiency improvement projects were identified. The total proposed energy saving potential in the two Drying Machines studied in the thesis is 10511 MWh. Installation of the shoe press shows the highest saving potential followed by the turbo vacuum blowers. Although the accuracy of the results is heavily dependent upon the accuracy of the data records from the case study mill. The proposed savings would act as a reference point and depending upon the estimated savings potential, would help the mill to identify areas, projects that need more detailed measurements for further action.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2016. , p. 39
Keywords [en]
Energy Efficiency, Pulp, Drying Machine
National Category
Energy Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-22564OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-22564DiVA, id: diva2:1033741
External cooperation
ABB
Subject / course
Energy systems
Educational program
Energy systems – master’s programme (two years)
Presentation
2016-09-08, 20:24 (English)
Supervisors
Examiners
2016-12-052016-10-092025-10-02Bibliographically approved