Energy-efficient cleaning systems

BvL continuous system with intelligent control for energy efficiency. ©BvL Surface Technology

The mission statement of BvL Surface Technology emphasizes energy efficiency and ecological and socially responsible work as essential components. Conscious resource management during the design and construction of cleaning systems and supplementary system components by BvL plays a significant role. Energy-saving measures are standard in extensive areas of equipment. For example, maximum insulation of system components such as pumps, filters, and pipelines is a key part of increasing energy savings.

Smart Cleaning for Maximum Energy Efficiency

At BvL, the term "Smart Cleaning" encompasses various measures to make cleaning systems even more environmentally friendly. In this context, all BvL cleaning systems have been standardly equipped with the Libelle Fluid Control for years. Using appropriate sensor technology, the bath quality is continuously measured, so less water and cleaner are needed compared to changing the bath at regular intervals. Additionally, with the Libelle Cleaner Control and Libelle Oil Control, BvL ensures careful resource management, as the constant measurement of cleaner or oil concentration in the bath means replacements are only made when necessary.

The "exhaust air management" developed by BvL reduces the amount of exhaust air and thus the largest energy consumer of a flow-through cleaning system. A sensor measures the humidity in the drying zone. Only as much air is extracted as necessary for the process. This creates an optimal humidity level in the system, and only as much energy-rich, hot exhaust air is blown outside as needed. The high-energy, warm, and moist air remains within the system.

The "BvL drying control" adjusts the optimal drying time based on the actual humidity in the drying chamber. This results in significant time and energy savings.

Future Projects Always with a Focus on Resource Conservation

The future development of cleaning systems and system components at BvL also aims at increased resource conservation. The company has set itself the goal of creating a "self-learning cleaning system." Here, artificial intelligence is intended to enable the systems, controlled by algorithms, to independently recognize the system status and component and media parameters, continuously compare target and actual states, and learn from this. In addition to reducing resource and personnel use, these systems ensure a consistently high-quality cleaning result through continuous monitoring and adjustment.