Category: Energy modeling
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Turning Up the Heat Efficiently: Waste Heat and Mechanical Energy Opportunities for Bakeries
Introduction Energy is a significant expense for bakeries, with costs often accounting for 4% of total material costs in the commercial baking industry. Ovens, boilers, compressors, and other equipment all consume substantial amounts of energy, yet much of this energy is wasted or used inefficiently. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, energy efficiency improvements…
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Sustainability Optimization: Multi-Objective Optimization and the Knapsack Approach for Energy Efficiency Measures Selection
In today’s world, the pursuit of efficiency is essential for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. Whether it’s about saving time, money, or resources, improving efficiency is often at the core of decision-making processes. But how do we select the most effective measures from a plethora of available options? Enter multi-objective optimization and the knapsack approach…
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