The energy crisis in the world and the associated increase in costs is putting pressure on all companies. For this reason, the importance of energy efficiency is increasing day by day, especially in energy-intensive sectors such as the wood industry. 

For these reasons, Starwood wanted to increase production quality at the pneumatic separator (classifier process) and overall energy savings by increasing the energy efficiency of the MDF 2 line. 

To achieve this, Starwood needed a partner for energy efficiency solutions in its processes. Starwood chose Siemens, as it has extensive process know-how, as well as specific process-oriented energy efficiency solutions for the entire wood industry.

Siemens Service experts implemented a process automation solution currently controlled by PLC and SCADA systems. 

Detailed project scope: 

• Eff-DRY automation algorithm (PLC) and SCADA programming for the screening process
• Measurement and verification for the energy performance contract
• Post-application performance testing and checks for driver, PLC, and SCADA system  
• Optimization by determining working parameters in accordance with the production capacity of the equipment to be automated 
• Reporting of the savings amounts indicated in the feasibility report with post-implementation measurements

The process know-how and the complete energy efficiency solution were developed and commissioned by Siemens service experts.

Starwood, engaged in wood based panel board industry, is one of the biggest industrial companies in Turkey with its growing production capacity and new investments every year. The company has the highest production volume capacity in Turkey, produces 2.000 m³ MDF per day on 2 lines and 3,000 m³ chipboard 3 lines, which is especially specialized in the production of thin MDF from 1.5 mm to 8 mm. Starwood has a total production capacity of 220.000 m² in 180.000 m² closed area in İnegöl plant and has a production capacity of 30.000 sheets / day with 8 short cycle press lines (dims 1830 mm and 2100 mm) together with a Georgian plant.