Making the Case for Industrial Internet of Things Based Energy Monitoring System for Manufacturing Facilities

Abstract

With rising tariffs energy is fast becoming a significant contributor to manufacturing costs. Thus it becomes essential for businesses to reduce energy utilization without affecting the production. This can be achieved by monitoring energy consumption. This paper proposes a solution to identify energy saving opportunities by monitoring Energy Performance Indicators in manufacturing environments. The solution is developed as a result of interactions with industry people at every level to understand their expectations. Use of modern technology like Industrial Internet of Things and commercial products like ARC1000R and PowerGist are considered while developing the proposed solution.