Distilleries could achieve up to 90% energy reduction with MVR
At BIP.Verco, we work with some of the largest drinks businesses in the world and have audited breweries and distilleries in over 20 countries. Based on our work with similar clients, our expert team have put together some carbon saving suggestions and ebooks for distilleries.
The challenge of decarbonising distilleries
To decarbonise, we advise our distillery clients to take a three stage approach
1. Reduce energy input.
2. Optimise heat recovery and integration.
3. Decarbonise the remaining fuel/ heat.
In this first article of three, BIP.Verco experts have compiled some suggestions for how you could tackle the first stage and reduce energy demand in your distillery.
Achieve up to 90% energy reduction by utilising Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR).
Demand reduction is a key part of the decarbonisation journey. One of the biggest opportunities in distilling is to reduce the heat going into your stills. If you are looking to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, aligned with your operational net zero target of 2040, you might want to consider Mechanical Vapour Recompression.
Mechnical Vapour Recompression (MVR)
An MVR system will reduce steam demand to pot stills and other closed loop evaporation users. It has potential to reduce energy demand by 90%. Whilst MVRs offer a far greater thermal reduction, they do increase electricity demand.
Thermal Vapour Recompression (TVR)
An alternative technology is TVR. These use thermal energy, rather than mechanical, to reduce steam demand. TVR can reduce steam demands by up to 50% without any additional electricity demand.
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