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6 Experimental Validation of the Methodology
Figure 6.21 Visualization of the energetic profiles of two example machines and the total
energy consumption of both lines using table functions and mean values
As the comparison of the real energetic power profiles and the mean values has
shown, the ideal choice of the data basis is highly dependent on the formulated
objectives. If the focus is only on reducing the total energy consumption of a
production, the use of mean values leads to satisfying results. The use of the
realistic load profiles is necessary as soon as peak optimization experiments are
requested to improve the energy efficiency.
6 Experimental Validation of the Methodology
Figure 6.21 Visualization of the energetic profiles of two example machines and the total
energy consumption of both lines using table functions and mean values
As the comparison of the real energetic power profiles and the mean values has
shown, the ideal choice of the data basis is highly dependent on the formulated
objectives. If the focus is only on reducing the total energy consumption of a
production, the use of mean values leads to satisfying results. The use of the
realistic load profiles is necessary as soon as peak optimization experiments are
requested to improve the energy efficiency.