Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World

Abstract

Abstract Energy is a necessary input for most m anufacturing processes and is increasingly the focus of industry to reduce its consumption. There are many processes that use en ergy both direct ly and indirectly. Heating, vent ilation, and air- conditioni ng (HVAC) systems that precisely control indoor climate are driven both by direct and indirect process requirements and often account for a significant percentage of energy consumption in manufacturing facil ities. This paper presents a case study of one type of specialized industrial HVAC system in automotive manufacturing, n amely air supply houses f or paint shop spray booths. The study examines three different facility improvement options in terms of energy consumption and life cycl e cost. Such analysis enables decision makers to select optimal capital improvement projects related