The Efficiency Improvement of the Device Based on the Example of a High Building Facade Washer in the Area of Industry 4.0

Witold Żołna, Przemysław Jura, Marian Banaś and Krzysztof Szczotka ()
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Witold Żołna: Proteco Machines Sp. z o.o., Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 74/320, 50-020 Wrocław, Poland
Przemysław Jura: Polish Chamber of Ecology, Warszawska 3, 40-009 Katowice, Poland
Marian Banaś: Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, AGH University of Science and Technology, A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Krzysztof Szczotka: Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, AGH University of Science and Technology, A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-26

Abstract: The publication analyzes aspects of energy efficiency of various types and several technological concepts of facade washing devices. The conducted analyses and tests answered the most essential question of this stage: which, from the technical point of view of solving the problem of stabilizing the track of the washing machine, gives the highest guarantee of effective stabilization of this track in unfavorable wind conditions. The literature analysis showed several solutions to the problem of track stabilization of facade washing machines on the market, of which suction cups stabilize the machine device, a system not attached to the wall of the building, and fans or propellers have been commercialized. However, it pointed out that there are no universal solutions. Detailed analysis of solutions under many criteria led to finding the solution with the fewest defects at this stage of analysis and potentially the greatest chance of success. Thanks to the results of work and research on the effectiveness of technology, it was possible to implement a number of solutions leading to the improvement of work efficiency, safety, and the development of Industry 4.0.

Keywords: energy efficiency; facade washing devices; Industry 4.0; robotics; automation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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