High energy demanding processes in the factory

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the major energy components that influence a manufacturing environment. Starting from a wider environment of industrial sectors in general and narrowing to manufacturing processes and environments, this courses discusses the most energy-intensive manufacturing processes.
We discuss the factors that make these manufacturing processes unique and energy-consuming, while propositions on innovative, energy-friendly ones are offered. Finally, the learners investigate how an energy-consuming process affects the wider economic overview of a production line and the pricing of the products its-self.
This course serves as a great intermediate point for learners with existing knowledge on manufacturing processes and energy consumption, as it raises awareness on critical factors influencing energy equilibrium in a factory and evokes critical thinking and proposition opportunities for updating current, traditional operations.