The Problem of Energy-Consuming Processes in the Planning of Modern Manufacturing Technologies

Despite the application of a series of universally acknowledged procedural principles, the manufacture of elements is a process in which the skills and professional experience of the planner are of continued importance. This leads to a certain degree of subjectivity in evaluation as well as to arbitrariness and variety in the solutions presented by process engineers. By introducing evaluations of the energy consumption of processes as an additional criterion, it is possible to make planning more objective, to reduce arbitrariness in the selection of production technologies, and to reduce energy consumption and manufacturing costs. An example of the application of energy consumption indices in the design of a selected manufacturing process is given in this article.