SAVINGS POTENTIAL DUE TO DEMAND MANAGEMENT IN REFRIGERATION SMES

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.31733023140910

• Palavras-chave: Diagnosis, saving, refrigeration, demand, load factor.

• Keywords: Diagnosis, saving, refrigeration, demand, load factor.

• Abstract:

  This paper deals with the problem of a low load factor (30%) in a food refrigeration SME and presents a methodology that allowed determining economic savings of up to $16,176.57 MNX per month by increasing this value by up to 76%. The study focused on knowing the demand profile of the company located in San Francisco de Campeche-Mexico, through a second level energy diagnosis. In addition, measurements were made, using an AEMC 3945-B network analyzer. Using this information, consulting the supplier company's website and processing the information in spreadsheets, the estimated savings were determined.