Applications of TIPCHECK by industry
TIPCHECK has numerous applications across various industries. Explore the effectiveness of this audit in real industrial scenarios as depicted in the following examples.
Top of an oil storage tank
The top of a large oil storage tank at an oil refinery had to be partially replaced due to corrosion beneath the damaged insulation. To prevent future corrosion issues, the owner considered installing the new roof without insulation and accepting the resulting heat loss. The TIPCHECK audit revealed the extent and costs of heat losses, and the insulation company conducting the audit could propose a technical solution that allowed for insulation of the new roof without recurring corrosion problems.
A TIPCHECK után
- 7.500 MWh energy savings per year
- 1,500 tons per year potential CO2 emission reduction
- Payback period of less than 2.5 years
- Savings of € 185,000 per year
Chemical plant
In a large chemical plant in Italy, hundreds of uninsulated or inadequately insulated pipes were found, including 160 uninsulated valves and 300 uninsulated flange joints, to determine related heat losses. The standardized TIPCHECK methodology enabled the TIPCHECK auditor to present detailed restoration proposals and their expected results. It also thoroughly revealed the extent of heat loss due to missing or damaged insulation. Based on the results of TIPCHECK, the client promptly implemented the proposed measures.
After TIPCHECK:
- 11.100 MWh energy savings per year
- 2,240 tons per year potential CO2 emission reduction
- Payback period of less than 1 year
- Savings of € 200,000 per year
Sugar beet processing plant
In line with the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program aimed at reducing energy consumption, the mechanical department team leader sought opportunities to reduce energy losses at a sugar beet processing plant. TIPCHECK conducted close to 200 infrared scans and identified over 400 hotspots on uninsulated equipment. The audit found improvement opportunities at three different critical points of heat loss in the process. Based on the report, the client could prioritize planned restoration efforts to align them with scheduled plant shutdowns.
After TIPCHECK:
- 8,200 MWh energy savings per year
- 1,400 tons per year potential CO2 emission reduction
- Payback period of less than 2 years
- Savings of € 37,000 per year