Advancing Sustainability: ESG Alignment and Business Benefits

31.07.2025, London

Valentina Weber, RHEWUM GmbH

Presenting screening technologies at the 17th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection.

As environmental regulations tighten and sustainability becomes central to corporate strategy, companies across supply chains are seeking effective solutions to reduce their environmental footprint. This week, we're participating in the 17th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (SEEP 2025) at Brunel University of London, presenting research on how modern screening technologies are improving fertilizer sustainability.

Why This Matters for Your Supply Chain

The SEEP conference brings together leading researchers, industry practitioners, and policy makers to address critical challenges in energy efficiency and emissions reduction. For companies prioritizing sustainability in their supply chains, the technologies discussed offer concrete solutions for reducing environmental impact without compromising operational efficiency. Energy-intensive industries serve as important testing grounds for technologies that drive meaningful environmental improvements applicable across various industrial sectors. Our participation demonstrates our commitment to sharing knowledge and driving industry-wide adoption of sustainable screening technologies.

Our Approach: Smart Screening Technology

Our presentation, "Enhancing Fertilizer Sustainability Through Modern Screening Technologies: A Practical Contribution to ESG Goals," addresses how to maintain production efficiency while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency Through Smart Technology Selection

Prioritizing lifecycle costs, including energy usage and maintenance, is essential for long-term profitability. Choosing the right technology for the specific task makes the crucial difference:

Traditional Approach:

Moving load of complete vibrating machines
Linear motion systems with high installed electrical power
Out-of-balance drive up to 22 kW per unit

Energy-Saving Alternative:

Direct excitation of the mesh using only a few vibrating parts
Static body design eliminates energy waste
Ultra-low energy consumption: only 0.16 kW per drive

Practical Energy Savings Example:

With ten drives operating on two screening surfaces:

Smart RHEsono^® system:16 kW × 10 drives × 2 screening surfaces = 3.2 kW total

This energy-saving direct excitation technology achieves the same screening performance with dramatically reduced energy consumption, delivering up to 30% reduction compared to traditional methods. By exciting only the mesh directly rather than moving entire vibrating machines, the system delivers superior efficiency with minimal environmental impact. In energy-intensive processes like ammonia synthesis, this translates to substantial environmental and economic benefits, directly supporting carbon footprint reduction initiatives.

Cascading Energy Benefits Through Higher Screening Efficiency

Higher screening efficiency creates a cascading effect of energy savings throughout the entire production process. Our advanced screening technologies deliver:

Improved separation accuracy reducing product recirculation
Less material reprocessing due to better first-pass screening
Reduced downstream energy consumption from decreased recirculation loops
Lower overall plant energy demand through optimized material flow

Smart Motor Technology

Our approach further integrates sensor-equipped "smart motors" that enable real-time monitoring of temperature and vibration data. This creates a comprehensive data infrastructure supporting predictive maintenance protocols—representing a shift toward more sustainable industrial processes. Anomaly detection algorithms ensure suboptimal conditions are identified and corrected before impacting energy efficiency or equipment longevity. This proactive approach reduces energy waste and extends equipment life cycles.

ESG Alignment and Business Benefits

Our screening technologies address multiple ESG criteria:

Environmental Impact:

30% energy consumption reduction through smart technology selection
Significant power reduction with direct excitation systems
Cascading energy savings through reduced product recirculation
Lower carbon emissions through optimized processes
Extended equipment lifecycles reducing waste

Operational Excellence:

Improved spare-part management sustainability
Reduced unplanned downtime
Enhanced regulatory compliance
Higher overall plant efficiency through better material flow

Economic Benefits:

Substantial operational cost reduction through efficient energy usage
Additional savings from reduced recirculation energy costs
Reduced maintenance expenses due to fewer moving parts
Enhanced market competitiveness
Strong ROI through multiple energy saving mechanisms

Market Positioning

The fertilizer industry's sustainability transformation has important implications for global food security and environmental protection. Companies investing in advanced screening technologies position themselves to: