This research delves deeply into the optimization of energy utilization in a dairy manufacturing facility located in Palestine, employing RETScreen Expert as a tool. A comprehensive energy audit is conducted to meticulously analyze and understand the current energy landscape within the dairy factory. The focus of this investigation is to evaluate seven distinct energy efficiency strategies, covering areas such as improvements in lighting, upgrades in insulation, maintenance of steam traps, mitigation of steam leaks, utilization of heat recovery mechanisms, and the implementation of a solar water heating system. The study also extends its scope to address environmental concerns by estimating CO2 emissions and conducting a thorough assessment of the economic feasibility associated with these proposed measures. The results of this investigation unequivocally demonstrate significant potential for reducing energy consumption and lowering CO2 emissions, while concurrently improving economic viability through the strategic implementation of the aforementioned energy efficiency initiatives. Essentially, this scholarly work serves as a valuable reference, highlighting the beneficial outcomes achieved by integrating energy efficiency measures within industrial frameworks. It emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive approach that harmonizes both environmental and economic considerations in decision-making processes related to energy initiatives

Title

An-Najah University Journal for Research – A Natural Sciences

Publisher

An-Najah National University

Publisher Country

Palestine

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

38

Year

2024

Pages

118-124