Industrial architects approach the use of digital twins in building energy-efficient compressed air systems for pharmaceutical plants by following these steps:
1. Collecting Data - They collect data on the compressed air system, including the equipment used, the flow rates, the pressure levels, and the energy consumption. They also collect data on the building's layout and the energy consumption of its other systems.
2. Creating a Digital Twin Model - They create a digital twin model by inputting the collected data into a software program. This creates a virtual replica of the compressed air system and the building that can simulate the system's behavior.
3. Analyzing the System - They analyze the simulation results to identify areas where energy efficiency can be improved. This includes identifying components that are consuming more energy than necessary or running at suboptimal levels.
4. Making Recommendations - Based on the analysis, architects make recommendations on how to optimize the compressed air system to reduce energy consumption while maintaining or improving its performance. This could include replacing components with more energy-efficient models, optimizing the system's pressure levels, or changing the operating schedule of the system.
5. Implementing Changes - They implement the recommended changes and monitor the system to ensure that it is performing as expected. They also continue to collect data on the system's performance, which is fed back into the digital twin model to refine the recommendations further.
In summary, industrial architects use a digital twin model to simulate and optimize compressed air systems, identifying areas where energy efficiency can be improved, and implementing changes to make them more efficient.
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