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    Effects of Implementing Efficiency Techniques in the Plastics Industry in Germany and Western Australia – A Comparative Modelling Assessment

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    Authors
    Schlϋter, A.
    John, Michele
    Böhm, S.
    Calisir, N.
    Hesselbach, J.
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Schlϋter, A. and John, M. and Böhm, S. and Calisir, N. and Hesselbach, J. 2012. Effects of Implementing Efficiency Techniques in the Plastics Industry in Germany and Western Australia – A Comparative Modelling Assessment, in Seliger, G and Kiliç, S. (ed), 10th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Oct 31-Nov 2 2012, pp. 365-369. Istanbul, Turkey: TU Berlin and Middle East Technical University.
    Source Title
    Proceedings: 10th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing
    Source Conference
    10th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing
    ISBN
    978-605-63463-1-6
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7586
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Plastics manufacturing is an important industry in many countries. Energy consumption in particular can be very high. Energy efficiency is an increasing area of management interest given pricing pressures on manufacturing companies around the world. In some cases simulation can help to predict the results of implementing different technologies to improve energy efficiencies. This paper focuses on the results of a simulation model which deals with the substitution of electric power with natural gas and the cooling of moulds by absorption chillers in plastics production. The methodology reviewed can result in significant reductions in energy demand and is also valuable when energy requirements for heating purposes are relevant. Germany and Western Australia both represent different climatic regions, but the modelling assessment on production facilities in both countries highlights the benefits of taking a whole systems approach to energy saving and energy efficiency in plastic production.

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