Substitution of efficient electrotechnologies for thermal end-uses to traditional processes : creening of possibilities and applications under study

摘要

ENEL' long-lasting commitment in rationalising the enrgy end-uses, had lead to the assessment of the potential for the substitution, in the field of thermal uses, of traditional processes with efficient electrotechnologies. The evaluation has been performed by taking in account the advanteges for the users , in terms of the reduction in operating cost (energy included), for the electricity industry (increase in kWh sales), and for the society (savings in primary energy consumption). The analysis allowed to identify many applications for which the primary energy saving is jointly obtained with significant extra-energy advantages for the end user. In order to validate the effectiveness of innovative electrotechnologies, a demonstration activity, by means of pilot plants, is in progress.