13.December 2023
Energy recovery has long been SYSTRAPLAN's contribution to a sustainable future
The basics of energy recovery
Energy recovery is an advanced concept that aims to effectively utilize energy that would otherwise go unused. This process is particularly relevant in modern industry, where energy efficiency and sustainability are becoming increasingly important with rising energy costs and climate protection efforts. Specifically, energy recovery refers to the recovery of energy that is a by-product of most industrial systems. This energy is produced in a variety of forms and must be extracted electrically anyway in order to convert it into heat and release it unused into the environment.In the context of the industrial systems developed by SYSTRAPLAN, energy recovery has a particularly innovative application. In processes in which machines brake or lower loads, the energy released is not regarded as an unavoidable loss. SYSTRAPLAN's technology takes the approach of efficiently capturing the energy generated when machines are braked or lowered and converting it if necessary. For example, a storage and retrieval machine for loads in the 1,000 kg range (pallets) releases power of more than 50 kW during a downward movement.
The energy released in this way is then either used for other processes of the respective appliance that run in parallel or fed into the supply network and is thus put to productive use. Feeding energy back into the grid also means that the energy can be made available to other consumers, which leads to a significant reduction in energy consumption throughout the entire operation.
By making intelligent use of energy that would otherwise only be released as heat, these systems make an important contribution to reducing environmental pollution and improving the overall efficiency of industrial processes. They are a prime example of how modern technology can be used to make industrial operations more sustainable and cost-efficient.
Why is energy recovery important?
Energy recovery is important for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to reduce CO2 emissions by reducing the need for externally sourced energy. Secondly, it enables significant cost savings, especially in the face of continuously rising energy prices. This technology is not only an environmentally friendly approach, but also improves the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of production facilities.The implementation of energy recovery at SYSTRAPLAN
SYSTRAPLAN recognized the potential of energy recovery early on and integrated this technology into its systems. Synchronous servomotors with efficiencies of over 95% and power electronic components were used, which make it possible to efficiently recover the energy generated during the braking or lowering of storage and retrieval machines. The amount of energy that can be recovered in this way corresponds to up to 30% of the energy used and is therefore immediately available to other devices and machines.SYSTRAPLAN: A competence leader in energy recovery
SYSTRAPLAN's commitment to energy recovery as early as the 1990s demonstrates its innovation and adaptation to the growing demands of the dynamic movement of storage and retrieval machines. SYSTRAPLAN has demonstrated its technical expertise and a forward thinking approach that promotes both economic and environmental sustainability.Energy recovery is now a decisive factor for sustainable and economic efficiency in the industry. SYSTRAPLAN has integrated this technology as standard in its systems, making a significant contribution to promoting environmentally friendly and cost-efficient production. By continuously developing and adapting its components, SYSTRAPLAN is positioning itself at the forefront of the industry and proving that it is possible to create innovative solutions that are both environmentally friendly and efficient.
