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Conclusion

Precision engineering technologies are essential to Overall, we can conclude that the environmental review
supports industries like aerospace, oil and gas, medical has resulted in eco-solutions that cut environmental
devices and electronics. Inputs of raw materials, impacts and carbon emissions at CKE Manufacturing.
electricity, and chemicals are required but can potentially The enhanced status of environmental sustainability at
impact the environment. the company has also resulted in a reduction in operating
costs, proving that protecting our environment is
The Environmental Sustainability team carried out an suitable for SMEs in Singapore.
Environmental Review and identified eco-solutions at
CKE Manufacturing that focussed on the more efficient References
air-conditioning units. The by-products from the air-
conditioning are indirect carbon emission from power 1. https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-
consumption and water condensate from air-cooling. equivalencies-calculator

Air-conditioning units’ current annual power 2. http://www.cke.com.sg/technology.php
consumption amounts to about 71,520 kWh, with an
associated yearly carbon emission of about 29,952 3. http://ritech.com.sg/#howitworks
kg CO . Our eco-solution uses a more power-efficient
2
operating temperature of the air-conditioning units to 4. https://geohitechengineeri.wixsite.com/singapore/
reduce the annual power consumption to about 58,512 services
kWh, with an associated annual carbon emission of
24,630 kg CO . This represents a reduction in carbon 5. https://fzemanufacturing.com/
2
emissions of about 17%. Using air-conditioning
condensate for alternative uses is one strategy in line 6. https://turntechprecision.com/
with the Singapore Government’s initiative to encourage
water conservation. 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZJEDe_HUcw

Sanitiser has become one of the essential items in 8. https://smartairconditionerlab.com/recycle-your-
the current Covid-19 pandemic to reduce the risk of air-conditioner-water
infection. The use of condensate to wash the machine
shop improves not only cleanliness but also safety. The 9. https://aristair.com/blog/reduce-air-conditioner-
use of condensate, estimated to be 50 000 litres per power-consumption/
year, will reduce water consumption. We proposed a
DIY sanitiser converter to convert the condensate into 10. https://pubht ml5.com/zlck/ajjg/basic
enough hand sanitiser for about 45 employees daily
consumption needs.

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