Monitoring of energy flows and optimization of energy efficiency in a production facility

The present paper reports the findings of an assessment of the energy flows of a building equipped with machine tools and discusses options to optimize its energy efficiency. The energy flows in the buildings are recorded based on collected data and measurement results. Energy efficiency optimization recommendations that are feasible in the existing building structure are discussed. The optimization strategies are evaluated with regard to their energy saving potential by using a building simulation carried out in TRNSYS.