The Challenge
![](https://kaizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/current_state_philips.png)
Problem
• Average water consumption of 0,12 m³ per tonne produced
• Average electricity consumption of 40,7 kWh per tonne produced
• Average gas consumption of 335,6 kWh per tonne produced
Root Causes
• Limited visibility of detailed information related to the consumption of steam, electricity and raw materials
• Lack of detailed information to enable the launch of effective countermeasures to correct deviations in equipment consumption
The solution
Condenser Recovery
![Condenser Recovery](https://kaizen.com/app/images/pt/solutions/Case%20Studies/energy_food_after1.jpg)
Daily countermeasure routine
![Daily countermeasure routine](https://kaizen.com/app/images/pt/solutions/Case%20Studies/energy_food_after3.jpg)
• Continuous in-line measurement of electricity, steam and raw material consumption. These measurements will serve as the basis for the costing model and parameterisation of products in the system
• Visibility of detailed consumption data in a visual format. This data is analysed as part of a daily routine which includes the definition of countermeasures
• Condenser recovery through maintenance and replacement of equipment and components
The Results
The project generated annual savings of £267,000 per year.
![Electricity Consumption](https://kaizen.com/app/images/pt/solutions/Case%20Studies/energy_food_graph3.png)
Electricity Consumption
Electricity consumption reduced by 6%.
![Natural Gas Consumption](https://kaizen.com/app/images/pt/solutions/Case%20Studies/energy_food_graph1.png)
Natural Gas Consumption
Natural gas consumption reduced by 8%.
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