Current methods for reducing energy consumption in industrial processes

This bachelor thesis deals with methods used for reducing energy consumption in industrial processes, their categorization, evaluation of approaches from the point of view of practical applicability, and formulation of leads for choosing the suitable one. First, the process improvement issue is introduced, followed by potential methods which are used nowadays. Furthermore, three chosen methods are presented (Pinch Analysis, Debottlenecking, and Energetic Management) that are often used in process improvement. Case studies, evaluation, and basic leads for their right choice are provided with the methods. In the last part, the European Union plan and the potential of given methods for fulfilling the requirements are presented. This thesis can be convenient primarily for getting familiar with the process improvement issue, given methods and how they can contribute to fulfilling EU requirements in the field of energy and environmental sustainability