Pinch analysis spotlights energy-saving potential

A princh of this and a good measure of that...

Pinch analysis is a systematic approach to analysing heat flow through an industrial process and has been used by industry for almost 30 years as a way of saving energy. The so-called 'pinch' occurs at the closest point between hot and cold streams in the network. Tools are available to visualise and then optimise processes to gain maximum output with minimum energy loss.   

The sense to make changes that yield the best results

• Impressive water savings from simple flow-restriction devices
• Some 240 m3 recuperated, representing € 670 in annual savings
• Gas/power savings on water heating equivalent to 1 800 kg CO2 per year

Gerstner is a catering company based in Vienna, Austria. It was the first caterer on this scale awarded an Austrian eco-label.

On the farm

Ribby's 'green agenda' 

• Holiday resort sets ambitious sustainability programme and delivers on it
• Water-saving and leak detection, zero waste-to-landfill programmes, buying local, and more 
• Water management programme detects four major leaks and over 50 minor incidences over a short period of time

Ribby Hall Village is a family owned and run holiday resort near Blackpool, which implemented various resource-efficiency and sustainability programmes as part of its 'green agenda'.

Water saving, the Whitbread way... 

Totally new print regime 

The 'waste' club

Zero tolerance policy to tackle paper waste