Industrial architects approach the use of digital twins in building energy-efficient process heating systems in their designs by following these steps:
1. Developing a detailed understanding of the process heating system requirements and constraints
2. Creating a digital twin of the existing process heating system or designing a new one using 3D modeling software
3. Inputting data on the materials, insulation, power usage, and other parameters, and running the digital twin simulations
4. Using the results from the digital twin simulations to optimize the design and energy efficiency of the process heating system
5. Monitoring the performance of the process heating system using the digital twin to identify and rectify issues that arise
6. Using data and insights from the digital twin to inform future process heating system designs and improvements.
By using digital twins, industrial architects can reduce energy consumption in process heating systems by identifying inefficiencies, optimizing designs, and streamlining operation and maintenance processes, leading to substantial cost savings and greater environmental sustainability.
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