Energy Efficiency in Industry

This book quantifies the potential for greater energy efficiency in industry through technology and sector-related analyses, discussing electricity- and heat-based basic technologies and cross-sectional processes in energy-intensive industries. It provides recommendations for improving energy efficiency in these industries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 481 pages
Publication date: 04 December 2022
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of enhancing energy efficiency in industry, drawing upon technology- and sector-related analyses to uncover potential opportunities. It begins by establishing methodological foundations, exploring electricity- and heat-based fundamental technologies and cross-sectional processes through a multitude of real-world application examples. Beyond the realm of classic topics like lighting and heat recovery, the study also sheds light on processes that have historically received less attention, such as drying and painting.

The second part of the book focuses specifically on energy-intensive industries, encompassing metal production and processing, the manufacture of non-metallic materials like cement and glass, as well as the chemical, paper, plastics, and food industries. Throughout both parts, the findings are concisely summarized in checklists and presented in a comprehensive overview at the end, forming broadly applicable recommendations.

This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to optimize energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. By leveraging technological advancements and sector-specific insights, it provides a roadmap for achieving sustainable energy practices and fostering a greener future.

Note: The original German edition of the book was published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature, in 2017. The translation was assisted by artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com), with a subsequent human revision primarily focused on content to ensure a stylistic difference from conventional translations. Springer Nature continues to invest in developing tools and technologies to support authors in the publishing process.

Weight: 880g
Dimension: 240 x 168 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783662639252
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021