Less electricity, lime, and troublesome cleaning
Case: Nørmark Meatx H2O Shift
Nørmark Meat doesn't settle for less
With H2O Shift, they have optimized operations, so they now save electricity, CO₂ and soap while ensuring consistent product cooling.
Background
Over 2000 tons of smoked goods per year
Nørmark Meat is a small food company with approximately 20 employees. They produce smoked goods – pork loin, bacon, and ham – as well as spiced and marinated meat products. Smoked goods account for the vast majority of their turnover, and the company produces well over 2000 tonnes of finished products annually.
With a cooling system accounting for approximately 85% of the company's electricity consumption, and increasing expenses for cleaning and wastewater, Nørmark Meat approached H2O Shift.
UNDERSTAND THE TECHNOLOGY
Testimonial from Flemming Nørmark, CEO at Nørmark Meat
"I was a bit skeptical when it was presented to me; it sounded a little too good to be true. But I have to admit that there was substance to it, and it's certainly not the worst investment I've made here."
– Flemming Nørmark, CEO, Nørmark Meat
The effect
Less electricity, cleaning, and soap
90 days after the installation of H2O Shift's solution, the system was measured. The effect was clear:
27,6% energibesparelse på køleanlægget – svarende til 160.000 kWh og 32.000 kilo CO₂ om året
Produkterne bevarer 1-2% mere massefylde efter nedkøling
50% reduktion i sæbeforbrug
Mindre tid på træls rengøring
Projektet har fået tildelt et energitilskud
The problems, the solution, and the results
Three problems. One solution. Documented savings.
Limescale on production equipment and heating elements drove up cleaning needs – and with that, soap consumption and wastewater charges also increased. Cooling after smoking caused shrinkage, because heat rises and dries out products at the top. In an industry where products are sold by the kilo, every gram counts. On top of that, the refrigeration systems accounted for approximately 85% of the company's total electricity consumption.
To ensure uniform cooling of the products, H2O Shift's solution was mounted on the refrigeration compressor's engine block and connected with a wire to the evaporator tube – without other interventions, and while the system was in operation.
90 days after installation, energy consumption fell from 0.29 to 0.21 kWh per kilo of meat – a 27.6% reduction, equivalent to 160,000 kWh and 32,000 kilos of CO₂ saved annually. The products retain 1-2% more density, and soap consumption is halved.
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