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  2. Improve manufacturing efficiency
  3. Optimize energy consumption

Optimize energy consumption through real-time monitoring

Potential for energy savings

  1. Compressed air management: Pneumatic cylinders, valve actuators, conveyor belts, etc. all require compressed air. Leaks in the supply system are costly and can cause equipment to malfunction.
  2. Pump/motor optimization: Increased heat generation, poorer overall performance efficiency, etc. can result in higher power consumption.
  3. Heating system optimization: Analyzing the heating processes enables you to determine the optimal temperature to ensure product quality while avoiding excessive energy consumption.
  4. Cooling system optimization: Analyzing the cooling processes enables you to determine the optimal temperature to ensure product quality while avoiding excessive energy consumption.

Measure energy consumption and waste
at the machine level

Lower annual energy costs

By optimizing energy consumption and reducing waste, production facilities can save an estimated 25-50% per year, with 1/3 of this achievable without significant investment.

Tracking total costs

Identify process improvements with increased transparency by calculating the total energy cost per product produced or per business unit.

Tracking energy
consumption over time

Easily visualize energy waste from compressed air leaks by tracking energy consumption at machine or zone level over time.

Potential areas for energy savings

  Compressed air management Pump/motor optimization Heating system optimization Cooling system optimization
Savings*

30 – 50%

25 – 30%

25 – 30%

25 – 30%
How
  • Monitor flow in main supply lines for overall usage
  • Most leaks occur in branch lines that serve multiple machines (zone) or a single machine.
  • Monitoring a single machine isolates leaks, but can be costly.
  • Zone monitoring should take into account the line diameters, the number of possible leak points (connections), and the number of use points (cylinders, actuators, etc.).
  • Wear and tear on pumps and motors results in inefficient operation and wasted energy.
  • Monitoring parameters such as pump cavitation, motor imbalance, bearing condition, alignment, and power consumption will reveal inefficiencies that can be rectified and repaired.
  • Insulate tanks, piping systems, etc. to minimise heat loss.
  • Add reliable temperature control to maintain optimal conditions.
  • Optimize the size of tanks and pipes to efficiently heat only what is necessary.
  • Insulate tanks, piping systems, etc. to minimize cooling loss.
  • Add reliable temperature control to maintain optimal conditions.
  • Minimize glycol concentration in cooling circuits, as this reduces the cooling effect.
  • Optimize the size of tanks and pipes to efficiently cool only what is necessary.
Technology

* Survey results from the German Energy Agency

Real-time compressed air monitoring with moneo Cloud

moneo generates recommendations for action

moneo generates recommendations for action

Steps to identify and reduce compressed air leaks

  1. Set a baseline for compressed air consumption
    Install flow meters in a zone (branch to multiple machines) or at an end-use location (single machine) to establish the baseline for compressed air consumption.
  2. Identify leaks
    Measure compressed air consumption when equipment is shut down. If consumption is not at zero, there are leaks in the system. Check all connections and seals for leaks.
  3. Document leaks and prioritize repairs
    Repairing the biggest leaks results in the greatest savings. Repairing the most accessible leaks offers a quick start. Repairing the leaks that most impact machine performance improves the overall efficiency of the machine while reducing waste.
  4. Adjust compressor control
    Adjust the compressor control to meet reduced demand. Start/stop, load and relief, etc. will probably need to be adjusted.
  5. Compare and publish results
    Compare the results with the baseline and publish them.
  6. Continuous optimization
  7. A well-established leak detection program enables optimization of the existing system. This reduces the need for additional compressors.

Typical components for compressed air monitoring

Component Description

SD compressed air meter

Traditional leak detection methods are all labor-intensive and unreliable

  • Tapping and touching
  • Soapy water tests on joints
  • Use of ultrasonic leak detector

Air flow meters are the reliable alternative to traditional, labor-intensive leak detection methods.

IO-Link master

Data acquisition via IO-Link for standard PLC controller or data transfer to OT/IT systems

  • Automatic device replacement to minimize on-site parameter setting
  • Fast and accurate measurements for maximum process control
  • No scaling required for IO-Link sensors

moneo edgeGateway

Cloud connection for all IO-Link masters and sensors

  • Recording of up to 500 process values
  • Remote control, alarms, and visualizations
  • Functions include configuration, data collection, and condition monitoring

Optimize energy use

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