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Optimizing Candy Manufacturing: The Role of Mechanical Equipment and Energy Efficiency
Introduction The food production sector is a significant energy consumer, representing 15.7% of US energy usage. As the world grapples with climate change, industries, including food production, are making strides towards carbon neutrality. Within this context, the manufacturing of soft-jelled candies emerges as a particularly energy-intensive process. This article delves into the intricacies of candy… Read more
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Pre-Print Simulating and Optimizing Mechanical Equipment for Candy Manufacturing
Gabriel Legorburu, PhD, PEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ABSTRACT Food production represents 15.7% of US energy usage. Consequently, it is important to recognize that food processors are committing to carbon neutrality. However, new energy modeling frameworks and analysis techniques are needed to reduce energy usage and emissions. One energy-intensive food process is soft-jelled candy manufacturing. Typically, it requires 5.67… Read more
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Simulating Building Mechanical Energy Consumption
Evaluating different mechanical systems before a building is a challenging but common problem. One approach to simplify the process is to use historical data from similar projects. The poster below was presented at the ASME IMECE 2019 conference to address the challenge. Additional research publications can be found here. Read more
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Machine Learning
LinkedIn asked: How else can machine learning be used to optimize industrial processes? Machine learning (ML) excels at analyzing data and deriving predictions. As a tool, ML can be used to help decarbonize the food industry. One application is to optimize process set points by analyzing historical data to reduce energy usage. Additionally, ML can… Read more
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Plumbing HVAC Guy Goes to ASHRAE
I am excited to announce that I will be presenting at the upcoming Winter ASHRAE conference on Paper Session 26: Presentation 4: Simulating and Optimizing Mechanical Equipment for Candy Manufacturing (AT-23-C089). In this presentation, I will be discussing the importance of simulating and optimizing mechanical equipment for candy manufacturing. The candy manufacturing process is a… Read more
