Food, Beverage & Dairy

Investment-grade energy audit and utility redesign for a dairy plant

Identified and implemented steam, refrigeration and compressed-air savings worth a substantial share of the plant's energy bill.

18%
Energy reduction, verified
< 2 yrs
Payback
ISO 50001
Aligned reporting

The challenge

Rising energy costs and a cooperative-wide sustainability commitment required measurable reductions without disrupting a 24/7 operation.

Our approach

We metered and modelled the steam, ammonia refrigeration and compressed-air systems, identified heat-recovery and control opportunities, and designed a condensate and flash-steam recovery system, refrigeration compressor sequencing and a compressed-air leak and pressure-reduction programme. Implementation was managed with the plant's maintenance team.

The outcome

Verified savings exceeded the audit estimate, payback was under two years, and the plant now reports energy performance monthly through an ISO 50001 aligned system.

Representative engagement. Client identity and certain project details are withheld or generalised under confidentiality agreements.

Standards applied

  • ISO 50001
  • ASHRAE
  • BEE audit methodology

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