Key Takeaways
Master strategies for industrial decarbonization
Your Progress
Section 5 of 5What You've Learned
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Motor System Mastery
- •Motors = 70% of industrial electricity—massive opportunity
- •VFDs save 25-50% on variable loads (fans, pumps)
- •Premium efficiency + right-sizing + VFD = 40-60% total savings
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Waste Heat = Wasted Money
- •20-50% of energy input lost as heat (130 EJ/year globally)
- •High-temp: boilers, ORC. Medium: heat exchangers. Low: heat pumps
- •50-80% recovery potential with 2-5 year payback
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Smart Manufacturing Power
- •IoT sensors + AI = real-time optimization (15-25% savings)
- •Predictive maintenance prevents $260k downtime events
- •Demand response shifts loads to off-peak (12-18% cost savings)
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Economics of Efficiency
- •Double dividend: cuts costs AND emissions simultaneously
- •30-50% energy savings achievable with 2-5 year payback
- •ROI: 25-40% per year—better than most investments
Build Your Custom Strategy
Select Your Priorities (choose 1-3)
Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1: Assessment (Month 1-2)
- →Conduct energy audit (identify top 5 opportunities)
- →Install sub-metering on major loads
- →Benchmark against industry standards
- →Prioritize projects by ROI and feasibility
Phase 2: Quick Wins (Month 3-6)
- →Fix compressed air leaks
- →Optimize HVAC schedules
- →Install LED lighting
- →Add insulation to hot surfaces
Phase 3: Medium Investments (Month 6-18)
- →VFDs on largest motors
- →Energy monitoring system
- →Heat recovery on highest-temp sources
- →Predictive maintenance sensors
Phase 4: Strategic Projects (Year 2-3)
- →Complete motor system optimization
- →Comprehensive waste heat recovery
- →AI process optimization
- →Digital twin and advanced analytics
Continue Your Learning
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Module Complete!
You've mastered industrial efficiency strategies. Ready to implement and drive real-world decarbonization!