INDUSTRY ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL: PROPOSAL OF METHODOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES

Authors

  • Miguel Melo Federal University of Paraiba
  • Luiz Bueno
  • Sergio Campello Portal Tecnologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2012.19.11.555

Keywords:

Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy, Industrial Energy Management

Abstract

Energy gains vital importance once it accounts for up to one-third of the product cost. One can also consider energy as a strategic input for the establishment of any economic and social development policy. Electricity is the basis for industrial production, agriculture, as well as in providing services chain; hence, the need to reduce the cost for that input is vital. This produces great benefits to the production chain by making companies more competitive, and people benefit because the products’ final price becomes cheaper. The aim of this paper is to present a new methodology for assessing industrial efficiency energy and identify points of energy losses and the most influenced sectors within the production process, and propose mitigation measures.

Author Biography

Miguel Melo, Federal University of Paraiba

Department of Production Engineering

Published

2013-02-20

How to Cite

Melo, M., Bueno, L., & Campello, S. (2013). INDUSTRY ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS IN NORTHEAST BRAZIL: PROPOSAL OF METHODOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES. International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, 19(11). https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2012.19.11.555

Issue

Section

Sustainability (Energy, Environment, etc.)