Targeted improvements
An analysis has identified that the energy savings that could be achieved by improving insulation solutions in the UK industrial sector amounts to 1,183 kilo tonnes oil equivalent (ktoe). This is the equivalent of the annual energy demand of 863,000 homes[1] . With budgets under pressure from increased energy costs and many businesses committed to lowering their carbon emissions, there are clear incentives for realising these savings. However, identifying where to make improvements in complex building services is not always straightforward.
TIPCHECK energy audits offer a solution. The standardised auditing tool allows building service insulation on new and existing projects to be evaluated, not only demonstrating how the use of more efficient insulation could provide energy and cost savings, and reduce operational emissions, but also providing targeted recommendations on areas with the highest energy saving potential – allowing for rapid payback.
Understanding TIPCHECK
TIPCHECK, which stands for Technical Insulation Performance Check, is operated by the European Industrial Insulation Federation (EIIF). The tool has been developed for use on industrial facilities including manufacturing sites, cold storage warehousing, power facilities and refineries. It can also be used on HVAC building pipework although returns are typically greatest on high temperature pipework.
Assessments can either be carried out on building services plans (for projects at the design stage) or on in-situ systems and may involve the use of a variety of equipment including thermographic cameras and temperature probes. They’re designed to provide a clear analysis of existing building performance and specific, prioritised recommendations on where improvements can be made and the savings that could be achieved by implementing them.
