Energy and process optimization
Mapping
How well do you know what the energy and resource consumption in your company is? Mapping is a key tool for optimising resource consumption as decisions are best made on an informed basis.
How well do you know what the energy and resource consumption in your company is? Mapping is a key tool for optimising resource consumption as decisions are best made on an informed basis.
A mapping does not in itself provide for optimisation of the company. However, it is usually necessary to be able to take action in the right places. Therefore, we always recommend that an energy or process mapping of the consumption that you want to optimise take place - before the efforts are prioritised.
The mapping is a valuable basis for decision-making which we prepare based on in-depth knowledge of processes and supply systems, and that we can supplement with data and measurements.
Our mapping work has led to optimisation projects at a large number of companies, both nationally and internationally.
Examples of energy mapping and process mapping
We map using tools we have developed ourselves based on experience from more than 500 mappings. The form is an Excel tool that you can continue working in.
For example, if it is an energy mapping, it will be based on the principles of mass and energy balances. This ensures that you have an overview of the physical flows and where the associated energy is consumed at all times.
The tool supports the formats required in connection with, for example, energy management or energy and climate audits.
If the mapping requires it, we also have equipment to perform measurements to supplement your existing data.
We work with mapping of resource flows (value streams) in a broad sense and tailor all mappings to your needs. For example, there may be one or more rounds of data collection and review of partial results.
Mappings in connection with energy audits and energy management ISO50001 must meet a number of requirements regarding what is mapped. Our mappings meet these requirements.
The Danish Energy Agency's guidance from November 25, 2024 states, among other things, that an energy mapping must include:
"All forms of energy, including electricity, fuels and district heating/cooling, regardless of whether the energy is purchased or self-produced, fossil or renewable. Energy from the following activities/purposes must be included in energy audits and energy management:
We can supplement mapping with analyses that make it easier to use the mapping to optimise and develop projects – tailored to your wishes.
We have developed methods to systematically screen for projects based on the mapping.
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Resource mapping in an industrial company focuses on identifying and analysing the use of resources within a given area. For example, it can be the energy consumption for specific processes, waste streams, process streams or the production of surplus heat.
Mappings are typically used to optimise the company's resource consumption in relation to strategic goals such as reducing costs or CO2 impact. Mapping is essential for making the right decisions that improve efficiency and productivity by maximising the utilisation of resources. Surveys in industrial companies are thus used to ensure the company's competitiveness and position in the market.
The initial clarification meeting determines the level of detail and the basis for the mapping.
Review of relevant processes, supply systems and data basis. Prepare an illustration of the desired mapping.
For example, data from SRO systems or manual readings and measurements. Can take place both remotely and physically at the company.
Mapping of the desired area is prepared in your own tool to ensure an overview of processes and energy consumption.
Based on the mapping, analyses can be carried out that support the further work with screening and project development.
The mapping is submitted in the agreed format, so that you can use the insights for the development of specific projects.