Category: Energy
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APEC Kolath Lighting improvements
Cost Saving achieved with the installation of Triphosphor Fluorescent Lamps from Fluorescent Tubes (Costs and Energy Savings) in 2020. Proposed Low Energy Triphosphor fluorescent lamps Existing Fluorescent Tube Watts 40 70 Expected Lifetime 15,000 hours 9,000 hours Capital Outlay for bulbs $2,106.30 (210 @ S10.03) $577.50 (210@$2.75) Running Costs Electricity costs currently $0.08kWh (electricity supplier NTPC) *$48.00 **$84.00 TOTAL COST/ Bulb (including energy…
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Packaging materials
APEC Kolath uses a large number of metal and plastic containers for packaging. Painted components and assemblies are put in bespoke vacuum formed plastic trays that are then packed in stillages. Cardboard sheets are laid between the layers to protect the components. Erfde Automotive have a “no disposable packaging” policy so that all disposable packaging supplied by APEC Kolath is returned to their…
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Email: Energy efficient motors
Email To: Lalit Choudhary General Manager From: Paul Collingwood Production Manager Date: 15th December 2019 Subject: Re New Motors for machines _______________________________________________________________________ Lalit, I have looked into more energy efficient motors for our 5 PVC vacuum forming machines, 3 PBT moulding machines and 2 extruders (various plastics) as you have asked. I have used conservative operation times for the purpose of this…
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Energy consumption
1. Energy usage and supply APEC Kolath’s energy is supplied by the Kerala State Electricity Board in the form of electricity generated by a local coal fired power station. All production equipment is powered by electricity. In addition, electricity is used for lighting, IT equipment and air conditioning in the senior managers’ offices. The biggest use is in…