TLV Helps Synthetic Leather Manufacturer Achieve Energy Savings
TLV Helps Synthetic Leather Manufacturer Achieve Energy Savings
3 PagesTLV Helps Synthetic Leather Manufacturer Achieve Energy Savings TLV SHANGHAI CO., LTD. (China) Kyowa-GSK Plastics (Langfang) Co., Ltd manufactures and supplies synthetic leather to top automotive manufacturers in China. Steam is the key energy source in their manufacturing plant, and amid rising energy costs, it has become crucial to properly manage steam and reduce steam wastage. With this in mind, TLV engineers carried out a plant walkthrough for Kyowa-GSK to identify energy saving opportunities. Site Findings 1. Significant steam loss due to leakage from steam traps and bypass valves From the survey conducted by TLV using TrapMan® TM5N, it was found that as much as 66.7% of the population of conventional lever float traps used in Kyowa-GSK had failed, costing an estimated yearly loss of
