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TIPCHECK Auditing at HANKO

At HANKO, we are proud to be certified TIPCHECK experts. With this certification, we help companies save energy, lower costs and reduce their CO2 emissions through the optimization of thermal insulation. Our TIPCHECK audits are based on international standards and provide detailed insight into the potential for improvement of insulation systems in industrial environments.

What is TIPCHECK?

TIPCHECK, which stands for Technical Insulation Performance Check, is a specialized auditing method developed by the European Industrial Insulation Foundation (EiiF). This method helps companies detect and reduce hidden energy losses by assessing the performance of their thermal insulation systems. This not only results in significant energy savings, but also contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and lowering operational costs.

Why a TIPCHECK audit?

Many industrial processes unnecessarily lose energy due to poor or missing insulation. TIPCHECK is designed to help companies identify and address these inefficiencies. A TIPCHECK audit provides:

• Insight into energy savings: We identify the most critical insulation points where energy is lost and calculate the savings that can be realized through better insulation.
• Reduction of CO2 emissions: By saving energy, TIPCHECK directly contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions, which has a positive impact on both the environment and regulatory compliance.
• Cost savings: In addition to lower energy costs, improved insulation also helps reduce costs related to emission allowances, which continue to rise every year.

For whom is a TIPCHECK audit suitable?

A TIPCHECK audit is especially valuable for companies in industrial sectors where thermal processes play an important role. Examples include:

• Chemical and petrochemical industries
• Power plants and power generation
• Food processing
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Paper and pulp production

These companies often struggle with high temperatures and complex installations, where good technical insulation is essential to avoid energy losses and high costs.

How does a TIPCHECK audit work?

A TIPCHECK audit involves several steps, looking closely at the insulation performance of your system:

1. On-site inspection: Our TIPCHECK expert performs a detailed inspection of your insulation systems, identifying critical components and potential energy losses. This involves the use of advanced tools such as infrared cameras and calculation software.
2. Preliminary results: During the inspection, we can already provide preliminary calculations and insights on where the most energy savings can be achieved. This is done using mobile apps that can calculate energy savings potential on the spot.
3. Comprehensive report: After collecting all the data, you receive a detailed report with precise calculations of energy savings, payback periods and possible solutions for improving insulation.
4. Customized solutions: Based on the audit, we propose concrete solutions to optimize the performance of your thermal insulation. These can range from installing new insulation on uncovered parts to improving the existing insulation.
   
   

The benefits of TIPCHECK

• Efficient energy management: Improved insulation means less energy loss, leading to lower energy costs and more sustainable operations.

• Quick payback: Investments in insulation improvements often pay for themselves quickly due to the savings realized.

• Regulatory compliance: TIPCHECK helps companies comply with international and European energy efficiency standards, including the Energy Efficiency Act that requires large companies to conduct annual energy audits.

• Contribute to sustainability: By reducing CO2 emissions, companies not only contribute to the environment, but also strengthen their sustainability strategy.
  
  

TIPCHECK combined with energy audits.

Many companies are required to conduct annual energy audits to comply with the European Energy Efficiency Directive. Unfortunately, the potential of insulation is often underestimated in these audits. A TIPCHECK audit can be integrated into your existing energy audit and fills important gaps by looking specifically at the insulation performance of your systems. This makes your energy audit more complete and provides a clear picture of where improvements can be made.