By: C. Bhurtun, N. Kistamah and J. Chummun
Abstract
Globalisation has effected deep structural changes within the Mauritian textile industry enabling the country to reposition itself within the global textile and clothing supply chain. However, rising energy costs have been undermining hard-earned economic gains in product pricing as textile manufacturing is traditionally a highly energy-intensive industry. Energy required for manufacturing and value-adding processes has a significant contribution to the production cost. This paper outlines the core energy saving strategies that are being implemented in the textile industry at the 'services' level with emphasis on the efficient use of boilers, heat recovery systems, compressors and drying equipment. It also reports on the 'non-services' energy-saving strategies of the Mauritian textile wet processing industry namely the use of innovative technologies and new processes
About the Authors
The authors are associated with the Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius
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