Type of course:
Digital learning, Lesson
Language:
EN
Duration:
15 minutes
Proficiency:
Intermediate
Target:
Manager, Professionals
SUMMARY
This lesson on Energy Efficiency, part of the CTO 5.0 program, provides essential knowledge for optimizing energy use in manufacturing. It covers key concepts such as strategies for improving energy efficiency at different operational levels and the implementation of advanced waste heat recovery systems. By the end of the session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of energy efficiency principles and applications, preparing them to lead sustainable and efficient manufacturing practices.
About The Author
Panos Stavropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS), University of Patras, Greece. He has been teaching as a Lecturer (2014-2018) and Assistant Professor (2018-present) on topics of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Processes. He has been coordinating and managing EITM projects and has been involved in nuggets development on topics related to Manufacturing Processes.
Vasiliki Panagiotopoulou is a Senior Research Engineer at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) since 2020, with research interests focusing on Sustainability, and Circular Economy. She has extensive experience participating in various EITM education and innovation projects and developing educational content for multiple initiatives, including Demo4Green and SRC4i.
Giorgos Gkoumas has been a Research Engineer at the Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS) since 2024. His research interests focus on sustainability and renewable energy technologies. He has experience participating in various projects related to regional development, entrepreneurial discovery, and innovation center development.
Learning outcomes
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to apply strategies for energy efficiency in different levels.
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to identify ways to meter energy efficiency.
- By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to classify different systems for enhancing energy efficiency.
Topics
Tags
Industry 5.0
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