Research Article

Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study

Volume: 17 Number: 1 March 27, 2026
TR EN

Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study

Abstract

This study presents the results of a comprehensive energy audit conducted at an industrial textile dyeing facility in Türkiye with the aim of evaluating its energy performance and identifying energy efficiency improvement potentials. Electricity and natural gas consumption patterns were analyzed using historical production and energy data, field measurements, and on-site observations. The audit focused particularly on thermal energy systems, including steam boiler operation, heat distribution lines, and auxiliary equipment, as well as electrical systems such as lighting. Flue gas analysis, thermal imaging, and energy monitoring were employed to determine system efficiencies and quantify energy losses. Based on the audit findings, three main energy efficiency measures were proposed: recovery of waste heat from boiler flue gases, insulation of uninsulated piping and installation elements, and conversion of conventional lighting systems to high-efficiency LED luminaires. The results indicate that natural gas accounts for more than 90% of total energy consumption, highlighting the critical importance of improving thermal systems. The proposed measures demonstrate significant energy saving and economic benefits, with simple payback periods ranging between 0.6 and 3.9 years. The findings confirm that systematic energy audits constitute an effective and economically feasible approach for reducing energy consumption, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive textile dyeing facilities.

Keywords

References

  1. [1] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2021.
  2. [2] J. Hansen, M. Sato, R. Ruedy, K. Lo, D.W. Lea, M. M. Elizade, Global temperature change, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 103 (39) 14288-14293, 2006.
  3. [3] K. E. Trenberth, “Changes in precipitation with climate change,” Climate Research, vol. 47, no. 1–2, pp. 123–138, 2011.
  4. [4] C. B. Field et al., “Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation,” Nature Climate Change, vol. 2, pp. 789–795, 2012.
  5. [5] M. E. Mann, Z. Zhang, S. Rutherford, R. S. Bradley, M. K. Hughes, D. Shindell, and C. Ammann, “Projected increases in extreme climate events under continued global warming,” Nature Climate Change, vol. 13, no. 7, pp. 635–642, 2023.
  6. [6] B. Lin and M. Raza, “Energy substitution effect on carbon emission reduction in China,” Energy, vol. 165, pp. 1183–1195, 2018.
  7. [7] A. Grubler, J. Wilson, N. Bento, et al., “A low energy demand scenario for meeting the 1.5 °C target,” Energy Policy, vol. 118, pp. 515–527, 2018.
  8. [8] P. Thollander, M. Palm, and P. Rohdin, “Categorizing barriers to energy efficiency—An interdisciplinary perspective,” Energy Efficiency, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 437–453, 2020.

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage (Excl. Chemical and Electrical)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 27, 2026

Submission Date

February 6, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: 1

APA
Kapan, S. (2026). Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1883604
AMA
1.Kapan S. Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study. DUJE. 2026;17(1). doi:10.24012/dumf.1883604
Chicago
Kapan, Sinan. 2026. “Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 17 (1). https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1883604.
EndNote
Kapan S (March 1, 2026) Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 17 1
IEEE
[1]S. Kapan, “Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study”, DUJE, vol. 17, no. 1, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.24012/dumf.1883604.
ISNAD
Kapan, Sinan. “Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi 17/1 (March 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.24012/dumf.1883604.
JAMA
1.Kapan S. Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study. DUJE. 2026;17. doi:10.24012/dumf.1883604.
MLA
Kapan, Sinan. “Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study”. Dicle Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Mühendislik Dergisi, vol. 17, no. 1, Mar. 2026, doi:10.24012/dumf.1883604.
Vancouver
1.Sinan Kapan. Energy Efficiency Assessment in a Textile Dyeing Facility: A Case Study. DUJE. 2026 Mar. 1;17(1). doi:10.24012/dumf.1883604