2023-08-22 20:47:55
The Brazilian energy production sector seeks its modernization, being an important agenda and debated constantly by the new government that took office in 2023. Currently, in the country, 67% of energy generation comes from hydroelectric plants. According to information of the Institute of Energy and Environment (IEMA), relying almost exclusively on energy from a single source can pose a risk, according to industry experts. One of the biggest consumers of energy in Brazil is the branch of industry that, according to the Energy Research Company (EPE), consumes more than 30% of the country’s energy.
The energy sector seeks to become, every day, better equipped and prepared for the future through its modernization. It’s what you mention publication by Agência Brasil, on the Cycle of Lectures on Legislation and Public Policies – event promoted by the Institute of Applied Economic Research (Ipea) held in May 2022. During the meeting, industry leaders highlighted the progress of the Project of Lei 414/2021 which brings, as a premise, to improve the regulatory and commercial model of the electric sector.
For the mechanical engineer and specialist in automation, Lucas Marinho Mossia, automation, which is already a reality in most branches of industry, allows production processes to gain in efficiency and productivity. “Whether it’s through shorter production time, reduced raw material waste, less pollutants produced, or even all these factors working together, making an automated production system goes beyond luxury,” he says.
To find out which paths national industry can follow, the specialist lists some practices that the industrial sector can adopt so that fears of production failures and consequent shortages do not become reality:
Real-Time Monitoring: This is the constant monitoring of energy industry operations and systems using sensors and connected devices. This allows you to identify problems immediately, take quick action and avoid unplanned outages, contributing to more reliable and efficient operation; Process optimization: refers to the continuous improvement of industrial processes to maximize efficiency, minimize waste and optimize resource allocation. Automation can analyze real-time data to adjust operating parameters and ensure a smoother production flow; Demand Forecasting: Using analysis of historical data and consumption patterns, demand forecasting allows you to anticipate variations in demand for energy. This helps plan supply more accurately, avoiding demand peaks and ensuring adequate energy availability; Predictive maintenance: By constantly monitoring equipment and systems, predictive maintenance uses data analysis and algorithms to predict when a machine might fail. This makes it possible to carry out preventive maintenance at the right time, avoiding unscheduled stoppages and extending the useful life of the equipment; Cost reduction: the automation and optimization of processes, combined with predictive maintenance and demand forecasting, allows the reduction of operating expenses. This happens by avoiding energy waste, minimizing outages, optimizing the use of resources and improving the overall efficiency of the energy industry; Technology Integration: Refers to the combination of diverse technologies, such as IoT, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and control systems, to create a cohesive and collaborative environment. The integration makes it possible to exchange information in real time between different parts of the system, allowing for more informed decisions and a more efficient and autonomous operation.
Even so, according to Lucas Marinho, a recurring problem that this automation still faces in companies is the fact that it is seen as a cost, not an investment. It is worth mentioning that the brazilian industrial park represents almost 23% of the country’s GDP and its dependence on efficient, clean and modern energy matrices grows every year. “Those who look to the future and are already preparing for it are steps ahead of their competitors”, adds the expert.
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