ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL ANALYSIS OF A BRICK MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Abstract

Brick manufacturing processes are energy-consuming processes which justify the concerns for identifying their level of energy performance (EP) and establishing measures to increase energy efficiency. The level of energy performance stands out through established indicators, mainly, specific energy consumption. This paper represents a synthesis of an energy audit (EA) conducted on “poroton” type brick manufacturing process, from a factory equipped with two tunnel type ovens. In the first part are highlighted energy-related characteristics of the process. Next, is presented analysis method, including the specificities of energy balance (EB) model. A good portion of paper is dedicated to present the results obtained therefore the level of energy performance. The final part contains the conclusions of analysis and recommendation regarding improvement of EP.

Keywords

• energy performance
• brick
• indicators
• optimization