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Process Integration Study of a Poultry Processing Plant
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1992-04
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu)
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a process integration study of
a poultry processing plant. The Pinch Methodology was utilized
to set targets for process energy use and to critique previous
attempts at energy conservation in poultry plants. It was found
that not all the energy conservation measures previously
implemented in the plant were conducive for minimum energy
design. This study revealed that designing a poultry plant for
minimum energy use is possible with currently available
techniques. Further, existing plants can be retrofitted to improve
process energy use easily. Most significant is the minimum
energy design target for a process that has been studied very
thoroughly in the past. This target answers the question, how
much better could the poultry process be?
The author has also found that the Pinch Methodology can be
easily programmed on a spreadsheet. Many energy conservation
engineers have shied away from Pinch analyses in the past.
However, it is a very useful tool that can be easily applied after
the initial inertia of training is overcome.
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Process Integration Study, Pinch Methodology