Energy Efficiency and Maintenance Enhancement

Jun Thu 2025

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PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) hosted a seminar under the topic “Energy Efficiency and Maintenance Enhancement” to provide knowledge and insights to over 30 customers who use GC’s plastic resins. The seminar aimed to share best practices in energy management and equipment maintenance to help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability.

 

Energy Management Focus:

- Implementation of ISO 50001 energy management system

- Improvements in cooling systems, air compressors, and furnaces

- Adoption of innovative technologies such as Infrared/Induction Heaters and AI-based quality inspection

- Promotion of solar energy adoption via PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) model

 

Maintenance Enhancement Strategies:

- Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment lifespan

- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Solve recurring issues at the source

- Equipment Criticality Classification (ECC): Prioritize maintenance based on equipment importance

- Spare Parts Optimization: Minimize stockholding costs and ensure repair readiness

- Life Cycle Cost (LCC): Support investment decisions through total cost evaluation

- Basic Equipment Care (BEC): Empower frontline operators to detect and prevent early-stage equipment issues