CHP helps Adams Foods cut emissions
1 Mar 2011
Leek, UK – Adams Foods has saved energy and cut emissions through the introdiction of combined heat and power (CHP) technology, as well as a number of other initiatives at its dairy products plant in Leek, Staffordshire.
A 150kW CHP unit, from sustainable power group ENER-G, is part of an environmental management programme at the factory. Since full commissioning of the CHP system in June 2010 it has achieved carbon savings of 476 tonnes.
The ENER-G CHP system generates 150kW of electricity and provides 225kW of heat to pre-heat water for washing and cleaning: converting gas into both electricity and heat in a single process at the point of use.
By using CHP to generate electricity the Leek site can use the heat generated for its hot water requirements, while creating substantial carbon savings.
The CHP unit was acquired using ENER-G’s capital purchase scheme and features a maintenance contract that includes all services and call outs.
Other improvements at Leek include the installation of sun pipes, passive infra red lighting controls, photovoltaic cells, and free cooling to the production hall using roof mounted air fans and inverter driven motors on pumps and fans.
Adams Foods, which was formed when Kerrygold Co. merged with North Downs Dairy in October 2010, is a major supplier of pre-packed cheese, with a 30% share of the UK retail market.
The Leek site was designed to be the most efficient and environmentally friendly cheese packing facility in Europe. Occupying 15,500m2, the new facility employs 550 people and operates 24 hours a day.
