The Role of Energy Efficiency in Industry
With energy bills increasing on a regular basis, and
environmental concerns at the forefront of public
conscience, many companies are looking to minimise resource
wastage as much as possible.
The issue of energy efficiency and it's contribution to the
wider problem of climate change can not be underestimated.
Ever increasing numbers of firms are making sustainability
pledges in order to maintain a positive public image and
also prepare for expected changes in legislation which will
financially penalise companies that unduly waste resources
or damage the environment. In conjunction with the positive
benefits to profit to be garnered from minimised fuel bills,
the argument for pro-active steps to minimise energy wastage
is a particulalry compelling one.
One of the most effective means of reducing energy wastage
is the prevention of heat loss in industrial environments.
Although the general focus in this field is upon insulation,
there are numerous circumstances in which other solutions
must be sought to ensure maximum energy efficiency.
In many industrial environments set temperatures need to be
maintained, and often these areas encounter a high level of
footfall: as a consequence of the comings and goings of
personnel, heating or cooling systems regularly must operate
above their most efficient levels to maintain a constant
temperature. Simply using doors between rooms of different
temperature is an ineffective means of maintaining this
constant, as every time the door is opened large quantities
of cool or warm air enter the controlled temperature zone.
With this in mind another solution must be sought to prevent
heat loss in regularly accessed areas.
As is often the case, the simplest solution is the most
effective means of reducing the impact of the problem of
heat loss: PVC strip curtains. Strip curtains allow ease of
access for those wishing to pass between temperature
controlled zones whilst simultaneously retaining heat and
minimising the entry of airborne contaminants.
The ultimate upside of the reduced heat loss attributable to
the installation of PVC strip curtains is the environmental
benefit. Many industrial processes are by their very nature
likely to impact upon the environment, it is however the
duty of the manufacturers to ensure that this impact is kept
to an absolute minimum. By the implementation of seemingly
minor steps against energy wastage, such as the installation
of PVC strip curtains, companies can show that they do pay
attention to environmental concerns and reduce their carbon
footprint as well as their energy overheads.
About the Author:
Written by Jamie Lyons of
http://www.webvital
Manchester, working on behalf of
http://www.camthorn
PVC strip curtains.
