Compressed air is an important resource in modern breweries, where energy prices are a significant concern. It is therefore worthwhile implementing concrete measures quickly – savings of over 30% are the norm. Sometimes, it is even more than this.
Here (from left) Dr. André Knie and Dr. Alexander Schrodt (both managing directors of Data Hive Cassel GmbH) stand together with Stefan Reinhardt (technical manager at Hütt-Brauerei Bettenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG) and Andreas Leder (managing director of Auteba GmbH) between brewing kettles after discussing the analysis results and the next steps.
A true success story from North Hesse
During a discussion between automation expert Andreas Leder (Managing Director of AuTeBa) and Stefan Reinhardt (Technical Director at Hütt), it quickly became apparent that the compressed air system required attention. The experts at dHIVE were asked to take a look at it. After a brief preliminary discussion, they concluded that it would be worthwhile to conduct a thorough analysis of the system and develop a set of recommendations. ‘The on-site collaboration was exemplary. We had access to all the relevant systems and managed to record the 600 metres of compressed air piping in just one day,” says Dr André Knie, one of the managing directors of Data Hive Cassel. He adds: ‘During the recording, we were able to implement an immediate measure that reduced the compressors’ power consumption by more than 50%. Such surprises don’t happen with every customer, but they do happen from time to time.” About a dozen measures were derived from the analysis, and Stefan Reinhardt was able to implement many of them directly. ‘Just one day after the inspection, we had a list of leaks that we addressed immediately, and we are now saving around 80% of our compressed air system’s energy costs. The compressors used to run continuously and make a lot of noise, but now I simply don’t hear them anymore.”
‘A fantastic collaboration – I give the team an A+ with a star,’ says Reinhardt cheerfully as he says goodbye, already looking forward to the next compressed air check-up.
