Voices: Energy Saver

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Chemical plant along waterfront against blue sky background
Chemical plant along waterfront against blue sky background
Chemical plant along waterfront against blue sky background
Chemical plant along waterfront against blue sky background

Effectively Use Abatement Curves to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A mitigation cost curve chart can help illustrate the cost-effectiveness of different emission reduction strategies. A list of 14 projects to combat greenhouse gas emissions can...
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Row of steam traps
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Energy Saver: Tips for Effective Steam Trap Maintenance

Prioritizing the design, use and maintenance of steam traps can reduce energy costs while optimizing operations and overall efficiency.
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Green Hydrogen renewable energy production pipeline
Green Hydrogen renewable energy production pipeline
Green Hydrogen renewable energy production pipeline
Green Hydrogen renewable energy production pipeline

Powering the Future: The Rise of Green, Pink and Blue Hydrogen and 7 U.S. Clean Hydrogen Hubs

Recognizing the immense potential of hydrogen, the U.S. government has earmarked $7 billion, actively subsidizing the development of hydrogen hubs across the country.
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U.S. Demand for Renewable Fuel Plants Grows

Renewable fuels have emerged as a potential solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.
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Energy Saver: Benchmark Energy Efficiency Using R-Curve Method

By understanding this curve, engineers can benchmark, design and operate chemical plants more efficiently, maximizing heat transfer while considering factors such as energy consumption...
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Oxyfuel Combustion Ignites a Pathway to Zero Emissions

Oxyfuel combustion technology offers a significant advantage by saving money and reducing emissions compared to carbon capture utilization and storage.
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Energy Saver: Improve Furnace Efficiency

More efficient operation of fired heaters means less use of natural gas and reduced emissions. Here are some tips for improving the efficiency of these furnaces.
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Develop Your Decarbonization Roadmap

To achieve net zero, first develop a roadmap that implements Scope 1 and 2 emission reduction projects, such as energy efficiency improvements, carbon capture and storage or utilization...
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Energy Saver: Get More Efficiency Via Pinch Analysis

This basic primer covers the history of the pinch analysis methodology and how it’s used to determine energy-saving opportunities for a process unit.
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The First Step Toward Decarbonization

When considering Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 projects, avoid investing in technologies that still burn fossil fuels, even if they improve energy efficiency.
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Earn Quick Wins with Steam System Efficiency

This month’s column features Steam Systems where we discuss how operational improvements in your chemical plant can boost energy savings and immediately strengthen your bottom...
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Consider the Price Equivalent Efficiency of Power Imports

The concept of price equivalent efficiency is a simple but useful tool to help you reduce the cost of energy imports while optimizing the efficiency of shaft-power production....
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Inflation Reduction Act Green Energy
Inflation Reduction Act Green Energy
Inflation Reduction Act Green Energy
Inflation Reduction Act Green Energy

Energy Saver: Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits to incentivize investment in clean energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2005 baseline levels by 2030.
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How Much Energy Can You Save?

Nov. 18, 2022
Pinch analysis and benchmarking offer reliable methods for determining energy savings.
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Quantify Your Energy Efficiency Program

Oct. 27, 2022
Assess the value of any energy savings using a site’s energy profile, a combination of data and engineering judgment.
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Climate Change And Energy Efficiency
Climate Change And Energy Efficiency
Climate Change And Energy Efficiency
Climate Change And Energy Efficiency

Energy & The Environment: Address The Elephant In The Room

Oct. 4, 2022
The challenge in the process industries today is to maintain the viability of our enterprise, and the societal benefits it provides, while also addressing the clear and present...
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Is Hydrogen The Wonder Fuel?

Aug. 17, 2022
The drive for decarbonization has created new interest in hydrogen
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Beware Of Energy Efficiency Lifecycles

July 19, 2022
Sustained energy efficiency programs help prevent loss of cost-saving methods
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Energy Saver Projects: Yes, It Does Matter

June 21, 2022
Incorrect installations can hinder recouping any energy savings
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Energy Saver: Get To The Root Of Energy Inefficiencies

May 17, 2022
Reducing energy consumption sometimes requires a deeper look
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Energy Saver: Better Calculate The Cost Of Steam

April 19, 2022
Consider several factors when reckoning heat, power and steam costs
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Energy Saver: Could Chemical Plants Go Nuclear?

March 21, 2022
Nuclear power has long been recognized as a potential source of low carbon energy
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Energy Saver: Squeeze Out The Heat

Feb. 16, 2022
Heat recovery isn’t always a simple endeavor
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Get The Lowdown On Eastman Chemical’s Boiler Efficiency

Jan. 24, 2022
It takes a team to achieve improvements
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Energy Saver: Improve Fired Equipment Efficiency

Dec. 17, 2021
Several opportunities exist to enhance and maintain the efficiency of furnaces and boilers