Saving energy and reducing emissions

A.H. Marks: saving steam conserves energy

Factfile:

Company name: A.H. Marks

Location: Wykes, near Bradford, UK.

Products: manufacture of specialised organic chemicals for use in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, lithographic printing plates, petrochemicals and polymers.

Sustainable change: Infra red survey to assist in finding areas where heat is lost in steam pipes as part of an energy efficiency programme.

Effect: Reduced energy consumption which in turn lessens CO2 emissions and saves costs.

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 photo: Steam pipe
Roll over the image to see the infra red image of this steam pipe. The bright spots highlight where heat is being lost. Better insulation reduces this heat loss and helps to save energy.