Energieverbruik in de textielnijverheid (The consumption of energy in the textile industry). Final report

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6901834

Bettens, G

Figures are given for the consumption and cost of energy in the Belgian textile industry. The main energy users are identified as the wet processes such as dyeing. A brief survey of mechanical processes such as yarn and fabric manufacture is given showing where economies can be made by running at a slower speed and using modern machinery. The wet processes are dealt with in more detail and general indications are given of how economies in energy consumption can be made. Modifying processes, reducing water consumption and improving drying techniques are three examples. The principles are outlined of heat recovery giving figures from industry of the kind of savings that can be made using heat exchangers.

• Research Organization: Centre Scientifique et Technique de l'Industrie Textile Belge (CENTEXBEL), Brussels
• OSTI ID: 6901834
• Report Number(s): PB-84-163120
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
HEAT EXCHANGERS
HEAT RECOVERY
ENERGY RECOVERY
INDUSTRY
RECOVERY
320301* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Energy Sources
320304 - Energy Conservation
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& Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Waste Heat Recovery & Utilization