Energy Efficient Dryer Operation—An Update on Developments

Autor: C. G. J. Baker
Rok vydání: 2005
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Zdroj: Drying Technology. 23:2071-2087
ISSN: 1532-2300
0737-3937
DOI: 10.1080/07373930500210556
Popis: Recent European legislation designed to limit carbon emissions and to reward the efficient use of energy will undoubtedly encourage dryer operators to reduce their fuel consumption. This article first describes such legislation, which includes the climate change levy, enhanced capital allowances for energy-efficient plant, emissions trading, and the integrated pollution prevention and control regulations. Techniques for measuring dryer performance, benchmarking the results, and analyzing different energy-saving options are then discussed. It is concluded that more stringent legislation coupled with technical improvements, and social, political and economic pressures will result in a cycle of continuous improvement in operating performance.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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