Energy Efficiency Solutions

Energy-saving solutions Thermography analysis Vibration analysis AC electric motor monitoring Belt/shaft alignment Precision balancing Performance monitoring: pumps, turbines, fans, compressors Steam trap monitoring Heat exchanger efficiency Low-friction and hybrid-magnetic bearings Variable timing cooling pumps Pneumatic to electric actuation conversions Environmentally advanced solutions Minimal Quantity Lubrication for machine tools SKF Compass Environmental Health and Safety software Lubrication-free and self-lubricated bearings Bearing remanufacturing Emission reductions through clean energy sources

SKF client energy and environment analysis

Helping companies uncover energy waste to discover energy savings.
Industry accounts for as much as one third of all energy consumption. Staggering increases in energy costs in recent years have made it more crucial than ever to find ways to reduce energy consumption. In addition, the global push toward greener technologies has given new importance to sustainability programmes in companies of all sizes and segments. To help companies worldwide achieve such cuts, SKF begins with its client energy and environment analysis an extensive, plant-wide assessment tool that identifies high-energy consumption areas within an operation. The assessment also examines chemical treatments, lubrication use and other operating processes that could be improved to reduce environmental impact.

Real-world results
After conducting an SKF client energy and environment analysis in one of our own bearing factories, we were able to identify an opportunity that would enable SKF to reuse waste heat to heat the entire factory. This translated to millions of kilowatt-hours worth of savings by reducing the large amount purchased at present. In another example, resulting from an SKF service contract, SKF was able to identify energy reduction opportunities of 4 % for the clients compressors, cut lubricant consumption by 18 % and increase production by 30 % simply by changing maintenance practices. Another SKF client reduced lubricant consumption to 10 % of the plants original use within three years.

A cost-effective roadmap to reducing waste

Conducted by a team of experienced SKF engineers, an SKF client energy and environment analysis combines qualitative observations about current plant conditions with industry best practices to determine quantitative, achievable targets. Once waste areas are identified, the client energy and environment analysis offers a range of solutions to reduce them without sacrificing production capacity or significant capital outlay. SKF solutions can range from machine upgrades to advanced machine maintenance and condition monitoring.

SKF helps refinery reduce energy costs by $5 million per year.

The energy challenge
An oil refinery in the U.S. had installed equipment capable of meeting its daily power requirements of 52 MW. Unfortunately, operational concerns were forcing the plant to limit its power generation to 40 MW per day. To make up the daily difference, the refinery was forced to purchase 12 MW from the local utility, at a cost of $100 000 per week. discover the megawatts it needed within its existing equipment. In the end, SKF energy and environmental services increased the plants daily power output by the 12 MW it required.

The savings
Helping the refinery meet its daily power requirements meant that it no longer had to purchase the additional 12 MW per day from the local utility. In the end, SKF energy and environmental services helped the refinery save that additional $100 000 per week, for a yearly savings of over $5 million.

The SKF solution

Following an extensive analysis, SKF employed a combination of advanced vibration analysis and machine diagnostics to help the refinery

Anatomy of hidden energy savings

Using a variety of inspection technologies such as thermography and vibration analysis, SKF energy specialists help companies discover energy reduction opportunities in every corner of the plant. The example shown here involves found energy within a typical electric motor pump.

1. Electric motor analysis Advanced diagnostics and monitoring can reduce energy use by up to 5 % 2. Precision alignment Properly aligned machinery consumes 315 % less energy
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3. Lubrication and sealing Optimum lubrication and sealing methods can cut energy use by 12 % 4. Hydraulics Vibration analysis allows hydraulic improvements that can cut energy use by 35 % 5. Precision balancing Proper balancing can reduce energy consumption by 15 %

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