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Process Performance Analysis
Fien Consulting Ltd.
TM
ENERGY
If your production costs are affected significantly by the use of fossil fuels or electric power, read on. With the prices of energy and of greenhouse gas emissions only set to rise in coming years, you will need to address them to stay competitive. Direct - or indirect - dependence on carbon fuels is a major aspect of sustainability, which also affects your environmental credibility and public relations. Improvements to monitoring, analysis and reporting of energy data, as well as systematic evaluation of improvement opportunities can make a great difference.
Model using ProSteamâ„¢ in MS Excel
Heat and Power System Modelling​​
Anyone operating an intricate and integrated utility system knows the challenge of running this at optimal efficiency, under ever-changing circumstances; changing prices or availability of imported fuel and power, changing process demands, changing availability of equipment like steam and power generators, and even changing emissions targets. A fit-for-purpose simulation model makes this task much easier.
We have extensive experience with building powerful simulation models of utility systems of any size. As we develop these in close cooperation, you’ll gain a fresh understanding of the flexibilities and limitations inherent in your facilities. A good model will allow analysis of future scenarios, to help you prepare for events like equipment outage, new production rates or emissions caps. Last, but not least, it must be easy to use, well documented and readily maintainable and therefore not contain unnecessary detail or embellishment – it must be fit for purpose.
Dashboard Development​​
As part of our utility system modelling work, or as a separate service, we can develop socalled "dashboards" to help you monitor key data and derived information. See here, for more information.
Heat Integration​​ Studies
If you are concerned about your energy bills or worried about emissions targets, you should consider us for a specialist approach. Combining advanced Pinch Analysis software, such as KBC's SuperTargetâ„¢ (left-hand image), with a healthy dose of real-life experience will contribute significantly to best-practice process design and retrofit improvements. We would also be happy to serve as your representative when others are doing such studies for you.