Having Your Cake and Eating It Too - Energy Efficiency's Contribution to Operational Excellence
Session 1B: Energy Saving in Blow Molding
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
(see full conference schedule)
Presentation Description:
Stable and controllable operating conditions are fundamental to OpEx performance. While machine processes (e.g. melt temperature) are closely monitored, the process inputs may not be as closely controlled. Cooling systems in particular frequently have pressure and temperature variations that require extra efforts for process stability, especially for mold cooling.
This presentation will show how better system design and controls provide more precise cooling and better OpEx results while simultaneously yielding significantly lower energy and maintenance costs.
Speaker Biography:
Mr. Penhallegon is the managing member of Integrated Services Group, which provides process cooling water system operational effectiveness and cost reduction consulting services and project implementation for manufacturing facilities. Penhallegon has worked for over 25 years in various industries including plastics, paper, wood products, metal containers, textiles, and others. In the plastics arena, he has conducted projects in blow and injection molding, foam and film extrusion, and EPS forming, including a broad range of activities spanning efficiency measure identification, capital appropriation assistance, project design, and implementation oversight, controls integration, and start-up, and utility rebate documentation and verification. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, an MBA from Georgia State, and is a registered PE in Georgia.