Energy Conservation Potentials for Manufacturing of Basic Metal : A Case Study of Steel Wire Industry

Abstract

his article refers to energy conservation potentials for manufacturing of basic Metal. A study of energy consumption of steel wire factory in the central region of Thailand. The electrical energy of 387,018 kilowatt-hours per year or 1,227,969.41 Bath per year is mainly used in the processes which includes some heating energy. This heat energy is derived form fuel oil of zinc-containing furnace, which uses 75,000 liters of fuel oil per year or 1,007,940 Bath per year. After detailed audit, we found that five measures can be used to improve energy efficiency. These five measures for electrical energy can reduce the energy consumption of 32,518.09 kilowatt-hours per year or 160,314.18 Bath per year. In terms of measures to conserve energy, heat has not been implemented. This is in the process of updating the device. The investment is about 144,640 Bath.