Energy Audit for Cai Lan Oils & Fats Industries Branch at Hiep Phuoc, HCMC

In September 2012, Energy audit Division of RCEE-NIRAS JSC has completed a detailed energy audit......
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In September 2012, Energy audit Division of RCEE-NIRAS JSC has completed a detailed energy audit for Cai Lan Oils & Fats Industries Branch at Hiep Phuoc, HCMC under the Circular No. 09/2012/TT-BCT.

Earlier from 05 to 08 August 2012, with supports of the plant’s technicians, our Audit team conducted surveys and measurement in detail areas, equipment and systems, including: transformer stations, supplying and distributing power, water pumping system, effluent treatment system, coal fired boiler and Gas fired boiler, lighting system of workshop, office, refinery workshop, dry fraction and packing workshop…

Based on measured results, working conditions and operating situation of workshops, our energy audit team has proposed energy saving solutions which can save up to 56,363.50 kWh (equivalent to 1.4 billion VND per year), while reduces greenhouse gas emissions about 927 tons of CO2 per year. These solutions include energy management system establishment, VSD installation in compressors, heat recovery from compressors system and scale treatment in boiler by ultrasonic method.

For the energy management system, the report points out benefits when establishing an energy management system:

  • There is a systematic energy saving management produce.
  • Reduce operating and maintenance cost saving and efficiency.
  • Staff’s awareness of using energy effectively is being raised.
  • Improve knowledge of leaders and staffs about energy management.
  • Have clear plans and goals on energy use.
  • There is a system of procedures for observation and inspection about using energy.
  • There are reports on the status of energy uses for the relevant level.
  • Support other quality management system such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001…

Cai Lan Oils and Fats Industries Company (CALOFIC) is a joint venture between Vietnam Vegetable Oils Industry Corporation – VOCARIMEX (Ministry of Industry and Trade) and Wilmar Group, Singapore. Founded in 1996 with an initial investment of USD 22 million, now increasing to USD 126.8 million. Currently, CALOFIC has two factories in QuangNinh& Ho Chi Minh City, two branch offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with over 1,000 employees nationwide.

During the last energy auditing, CALOFIC gets a lot of positive feedback for air compressed system, lighting system, refinery workshop and boilers.

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