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A sawmill-adapted energy management system

Panel: 5. The role of energy management systems, education, outreach and training

Authors:
Marcus Olsson, Norwegian Institute of Wood Technology, Norway
Anders Lycken, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Sweden
Daniel Nilsson, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Sweden
Henning Horn, Norwegian Institute of Wood Technology (Treteknisk), Norway

Abstract

To increase the use of Energy Management systems (EnMSs) in the sawmill industry, we have developed a handbook that guides sawmills on how to implement a practical and usable EnMS. The EnMS has been tailored to fit the sawmill industry by including relevant examples, advice and tools that can be used directly. The tailor-made tools include a division of the sawmill into suitable departments, a visualising aid for the energy use of the departments, and a list of energy saving measures that are common in sawmills.

By implementing an EnMS in a company, a framework is in place for working with energy management. Energy saving potentials that were previously hidden become visible, and the personnel gain knowledge on their processes that they previously did not have the tools to discover.

The sawmill-adapted EnMS consists of seven steps that shall be repeated regularly to achieve a more and more enhanced EnMS. The steps can be seen as an infinite spiral of enhancements to reach a higher level of energy efficiency. The sawmill-adapted EnMS is not intended as a complete EnMS that can be ISO 50001 certified. However, by following all of the steps in the guide, the sawmill will have a good starting point for EnMS certification.

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