Energy efficient dryer operation--an update on developments

Recent European legislation designed to limit carbon emissions and to reward the efficient use of energy will undoubtedly encourage dryer operators to reduce their fuel consumption. This article first describes such legislation, which includes the climate change levy, enhanced capital allowances for...

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Published in:Drying technology 2005-01, Vol.23 (9), p.2071-2087
Main Author: Baker, C.G.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
air flow
Benchmarking
cost effectiveness
dryers
Energy consumption
environmental law
Environmental legislation
equipment design
equipment performance
Kyoto Protocol
Modeling
Monitoring
power requirement
relative humidity
specific heat
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Summary:Recent European legislation designed to limit carbon emissions and to reward the efficient use of energy will undoubtedly encourage dryer operators to reduce their fuel consumption. This article first describes such legislation, which includes the climate change levy, enhanced capital allowances for energy-efficient plant, emissions trading, and the integrated pollution prevention and control regulations. Techniques for measuring dryer performance, benchmarking the results, and analyzing different energy-saving options are then discussed. It is concluded that more stringent legislation coupled with technical improvements, and social, political and economic pressures will result in a cycle of continuous improvement in operating performance.
ISSN:0737-3937
1532-2300
DOI:10.1080/07373930500210556