Assessment of Energy Efficiency Index and Consumption Analysis in Malaysian Commercial Laundry Operations

Anis Farhana  Abu Bakar; Ahmad Hazly  Ahmad Zainuddin; Aida Husna  Ahmad; Kazeem Babalola  Olawale; Shahrul Azmir  Osman

doi:10.37934/ard.128.1.116124

Authors

Anis Farhana Abu Bakar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Ahmad Hazly Ahmad Zainuddin Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Aida Husna Ahmad Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Kazeem Babalola Olawale Department of Automobile Technology, Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi, Kano-State, 703101, Nigeria
Shahrul Azmir Osman Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/ard.128.1.116124

Keywords:

Energy audit, commercial laundry, energy efficiency, energy efficiency index, renewable energy

Abstract

A comprehensive energy audit was conducted at a Commercial Laundry in Malaysia to investigate energy consumption patterns and efficiency. The study, carried out from March 2023 to March 2024, revealed that dryers were the primary energy consumers, accounting for 59% of total energy usage. Both washing machines and dryers were operating significantly above ideal consumption levels. Based on these findings, the study recommends equipment upgrades, optimization of operational practices, and implementation of regular maintenance schedules to achieve substantial energy savings and improve environmental sustainability in Malaysia's growing commercial laundry sector.