LJ Energy conducted detailed energy audits for the newly installed chiller systems at three Brandix Apparel Plants. The manufacturing facilities produce fine lingerie, sleepwear, knit tops and loungewear chiefly from a fabric base of fleece knits and micro-satin.
Main equipment studied in the energy audits include:
- Chillers
- Chilled water pumps
- Condenser water pumps
- Cooling towers
Summary of identified saving measures
- Improvements to operating efficiency of chillers
- Optimizing chilled water pumping systems
- Reducing capacity of condenser water pumps
- Optimizing operation of cooling towers
Summary of savings identified
- Total energy savings : 250,000 kWh a year
- Total cost savings : LKR 2,600,000 a year
- Percentage savings : 5% of the annual energy cost
- Simple pay-back period : Less than 2 years