(TS) Technical
LTA (Long Term Agreements): a structural methodology maximise energy efficiency in collaboration with the government
The principles of Long Term Agreements (LTA) are proven to be a successful methodology to achieve structural energy efficiency improvement. In this chapter, we would like to introduce the principles of the Long Term Agreement program used in several projects in Europe and Asia. Examples of projects and success stories will be used to explain…
Read MoreMonitoring systems for industrial laundry operations and an analysis of current suppliers from Europe, offering services globally
The technical possibilities to monitor processes are available and are also offered commercially. Energy consumption, water consumption, process parameters, productivity, etc. can be measured. This data is collected and analysed. For data combination and analysis several systems are also available. The availability of data provides the opportunity to use this data for optimization of the…
Read MoreQuality & Hygiene, the general trends
The demand for quality is high these days. For example, one of the most common remarks regarding an overnight stay is “how it looks is not the most important as long as it is clean”. Clean is considered a basic requirement. Customers and end users can easily see if a stain is not properly removed;…
Read MoreEnergy efficiency; the general trends
In the development of new processes and equipment, productivity and energy efficiency is the key issue. This is logical because labour and energy are the main cost drivers for an industrial laundry. Productivity refers to the produced items in a certain timeframe and the effort needed for that production. A large volume is beneficial for…
Read MoreTextile developments & PTC
Introduction The world of textiles is fast moving. Much has changed in this world during the last decades, and it is to be expected that even more will change during the decades to come. This chapter will provide a short overview on the developments in textile materials. The overview will be limited to the developments…
Read MoreSafe & sustainable operations are key for success in PTC
Safe and sustainable operation in professional textile care will become more important the coming years. Not only governmental bodies ask for a sustainable solution by means of regulation, but also the customers and end users demand sustainability as a core value.1 Environmental awareness has risen the last decades. Not only in mature countries but also…
Read MoreICT developments effecting PTC
With an uncountable total number of websites (estimated to be over 1 billion online pages) and an increasing number of smart phones worldwide (over 3 billion), it is almost impossible to cover all innovations and new technologies in this field. The rapid developments in the past are even speeding up and will probably expand further…
Read MoreAutomation in industrial processes
This article is mainly based on the publication of mister Groover, Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Lehigh University, Pennsylvania. Automation is the application of machines to tasks once performed by human beings or, increasingly, to tasks that would otherwise be impossible. Although the term mechanization is often used to refer to the simple replacement…
Read MoreWorld of PTC Volume II: ‘Market Characteristics & Trends’
Volume II is written with the aim of sharing information and creating opportunities in emerging and mature markets with new business cases towards a bright future in professional textile care industry. This book concerns the PTC markets worldwide. On the one hand, it will contain a collection of facts and figures on markets of professional…
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