Improve process control and reduce energy use

One of the new projects that you have voted for this year will look at reducing the energy used in food processing operations by improving process control. Environmental sustainability has become key for many food manufacturers. The need for energy efficiency is driven by both commercial and regulatory considerations. To remain competitive in the face of rising energy costs, the food industry needs to use energy more efficiently throughout its operations. A paucity of numerical data makes it difficult for organisations to assess the significance of particular operations and practices within their production environment and prioritise them accordingly.There is also a lack of easily accessible support systems, tools and methods to help organisations understand and manage their impacts. This project will develop an easily applicable tool–kit of diagnostic instrumentation to monitor equipment performance, as well as a method for energy optimisation.

Contact: Martin George
+44(0)1386 842037
martin.george@campdenbri.co.uk