The characterisation of electrical energy consumption in complex manufacturing process chains

Abstract

The combination of increasing energy costs, corporate image concerns, and environmental legislation is driving a transition towards energy and resource efficiency within the manufacturing sector. Developing a more comprehensive understanding of how energy is consumed within manufacturing facilities is now a core component of research efforts aiming to advance industrial energy efficiency. This thesis reports on the research undertaken to develop a holistic understanding of energy consumption within complex manufacturing facilities at each hierarchical level.