Darvick understood the need to reduce production costs, but lacked the expertise and tools to implement the necessary changes. Although cost reduction was a clear business priority, the initiative was put on hold.

That changed when Darvick discovered BEAS. From the get-go, BEAS understood Darvick's unique business model and identified practical energy-saving measures, while providing the hands-on support needed to turn plans into action.

As a result, Darvick now saves over 17.89 tonnes of CO₂e annually and has reduced production costs by more than £21,000 each year. 

Read on to discover how this transformation was achieved.

Energy assessment findings

Darvick partnered closely with BEAS to identify the most effective strategies for reducing production costs. During the energy assessment, it became clear that their test machines (powered by hydraulic pump/motor assemblies) were consuming substantial energy.

This was largely due to the high temperatures, pressures, and controlled gas environments required to simulate extreme real-world service conditions during testing.

Implementation

The top priority was addressing the inefficiencies of the hydraulic pump/motor system. BEAS solved this issue by replacing the single unit with various smaller pump/motor assemblies that could be turned on when needed.

This not only reduced energy consumption and running costs but also improved operational resilience, ensuring continued functionality even if one unit failed.