Energy Treasure Hunts

This discussion will highlight the steps necessary to find energy savings opportunities within any type of processing facility.  An Energy Treasure Hunt or €œKaisen€ is a three day, plant-wide activity (but can take up to 5 days for large facilities) that focuses on:< ![if !supportLists] >1                 < ![endif] >Low cost and no cost actions to reduce energy consumption< ![if !supportLists] >2                 < ![endif] >Learning ways to continuously improve and reduce energy consumption< ![if !supportLists] >3                 < ![endif] >Brainstorming ways to reduce energy use throughout the facility 4                 < ![endif] >Identifying, analyzing and evaluating energy savings opportunities by observing daily operations 5                 < Quantifying those opportunities for energy reduction using a standard methodology and calculationFacility employees implement the Energy Treasure Hunt process with the aid of outside energy experts.The purpose of an Energy Treasure Hunt is to:< ![if !supportLists] >1                 < ![endif] >Combine knowledge from other plants, suppliers, consultants< ![if !supportLists] >2                 < ![endif] >Go and see, listen and smell< ![if !supportLists] >3                 < ![endif] >Identify energy use in the facility< ![if !supportLists] >4                 < ![endif] >Conceive new ideas and share exiting ones< ![if !supportLists] >5                 < ![endif] >Find new ways to save< ![if !supportLists] >6                 < Increase energy awarenessOnce the Energy Treasure Hunt has been completed, the facility is responsible to implement the projects that meet the necessary return on investment.