system that saves energy

PART 1 SUSTAINABILITY IS MORE THAN A SYSTEM THAT SAVES ENERGY

REDUCING CO2 EMMISSIONS

When we talk about sustainability in the maritime world, we’re primarily talking about reducing CO2 emissions. This is achieved by limiting consumption of the fuel used for two main purposes on a ship: 1. To provide energy via the generators 2. To propel the ship by means of the engines

The HVAC installation is one of the systems that weighs heavily on the e-load. The use of energysaving components and an efficient system helps ensure a low e-load balance, resulting in smaller generators and less fuel consumption. Another issue is weight savings. Clever design and material choice lead to enormous reductions in weight, resulting in a lighter vessel and lower fuel consumption.

UNLEASHING INNOVATION

Then there is the matter of innovation. The solutions proposed now provide a hefty degree of energy reduction, but we are aiming higher and higher via new techniques and products. These involve innovative ways of engineering and, of course, the integration of alternative fuels. While diesel remains the major fuel used in the maritime sector currently, LNGs are increasingly emerging along with electric motors and experiments with hydrogen. Such developments require smart adjustments and new forms of energy efficiency.

Sustainable thinking looks beyond CO2 reductions to the entire product cycle. Which materials do we use for an installation? How are they manufactured and how much energy consumption is involved? What is the lifespan of the material and the components? How are we going to recycle them at the end of their lifetime? These are all matters to consider in the process.

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

A SUSTAINABLE STORY

With these three main points in mind, we have created a whitepaper that zooms in on the possibilities of making HVAC systems more sustainable. Each part will deal with a key theme and discuss the associated solutions related to: • Refrigerants • Smart design • Waste heat recovery • Electric efficiency • Energy recovery • Energy management.