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Energy management in the Portuguese ceramic industry: Analysis of real-world factories

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  • Ruivo, Luís
  • Russo, Michael
  • Lourenço, Rúben
  • Pio, Daniel

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The Portuguese ceramic industry is characterized by SME industries with high thermal energy consumption. Thus, the implementation of energy efficiency measures should include no-cost solutions, which are generally not explored in literature. This paper analyses the energy profile of different ceramic sub-sectors to identify potential improvements to meet low-cost competition in the market. Preliminary results of the statistical analysis suggest inefficient energy management, with a particular focus on natural gas consumption. The studied factories could easily improve profits and reduce energy consumption through good kiln operating practices. Optimization of kiln ceramic load (2–18 %) and efficient combustion in the gas burners (1–11 %) are examples of no-cost strategies that promote significant energy savings and carbon emissions reduction.

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  • Ruivo, Luís & Russo, Michael & Lourenço, Rúben & Pio, Daniel, 2021. "Energy management in the Portuguese ceramic industry: Analysis of real-world factories," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 237(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:237:y:2021:i:c:s0360544221018764
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121628
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