Energy Conservation, Texas Instruments, 2002
Texas Instruments (TI) is an established leader in toxics
use reduction (TUR), implementing many innovative TUR techniques in the past
ten years.
As part of its on-going
efforts, TI has employed innovative methods for minimizing its daily energy
requirements and saving money.
TI installed heat exchangers in
its chiller systems to utilize atmospheric conditions to achieve its cooling
needs, rather than requiring costly energy input from its on site power plant.
It's peak shaving project utilizes ice-making
capabilities to create alternative sources of cooling (ice) during low energy
use times (evening).
These technologies
have resulted in a significantly reduced energy consumption profile at the
facility, reducing its associated generation and emissions of polycyclic
aromatic compounds and other toxic chemicals.