Energy efficiency, process optimization, and sustainability
At Aephion, we help industrial companies optimize energy consumption, simplify complex processes, and improve operational efficiency through advanced engineering and simulation expertise.Whether supporting early-stage projects or optimizing existing operations, our specialists deliver tailored solutions that utilize state-of-the-art technologies and proven methods.We focus on projects that drive sustainable energy systems and enhance industrial performance, offering services across three core areas: Energy Engineering, Process Engineering, and Simulation Software.
Our Expertise
We provide advanced consulting services to industrial companies seeking to:
Reduce energy consumption and operational costs.
Improve the efficiency of industrial processes and manufacturing lines
Design and simulate optimized energy systems
Implement simulation software for advanced energy & process modeling
Comply with sustainability and regulatory requirements.
Energy Engineering
We help industrial companies transform their energy systems to achieve maximum efficiency, lower operational costs, and meet sustainability objectives.
Our services include comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed energy audits, and advanced technical assessments covering production processes, energy-intensive operations, and utility systems.
By identifying inefficiencies and developing tailored improvement strategies, we enable our clients to optimize energy use, reduce environmental impact, and improve long-term competitiveness.
Our expertise includes:
Repowering and performance optimization of thermal power plants.
Feasibility studies for district energy systems to maximize the efficient use of local resources.
Energy consumption assessments for industrial facilities and utility systems.
Identification of process inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
Request a consultation to discover how we can optimize your energy systems.
Process Engineering
Optimizing complex industrial processes requires careful design, integration, and control.
At Aephion, we develop advanced process engineering solutions that modernize operations, improve resource efficiency, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance.
Our expertise includes:
Electrification of industrial thermal processes through heat pump integration.
Design of temperature and humidity control systems for industrial vertical farms.
Water and energy optimization methods for tunnel pasteurizers and Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) systems.
Request a consultation to explore how we can optimize your industrial processes.
Simulation Software
Advanced simulation tools are essential for optimizing industrial processes, improving energy efficiency, and supporting technical decision-making.
At Aephion, we develop and customize simulation software to streamline workflows, optimize numerical calculations, and reduce development costs. From initial concept to full implementation, we ensure proper integration with your systems and optimal software performance.
Whether automating complex design processes, improving data analytics for KPIs, or enhancing advanced control systems, we deliver robust and scalable solutions adapted to your company’s needs.
Our expertise includes:
Energy analysis and water consumption modeling for Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) systems.
Design, sizing, and simulation of industrial heat pump systems.
Advanced tuning of PID controller parameters for closed-loop, open-loop, and cascading-loop systems.
Request a consultation to explore how we can develop your simulation software.
Success cases
Fragaria Vertical Farm — Climate Control.
We scaled a strawberry pilot into a commercial vertical farm in Bengaluru with high-precision temperature/humidity control and tailored air distribution.
Metrics:
Capacity: 2,000 linear meters
HVAC energy: −31% vs. baseline (excl. LEDs)
G&M — Wet Scrubber Upgrade (Ecuador)
Emissions retrofit for G&M’s waste-incineration plant in Calderón (Quito): spray-tower scrubber, hydraulic integration with the cooling tower, and neutralization pit.
Metrics:
ΔP (tower + demister): < 500 Pa
PM removal (target): 80–95%
Fragaria Vertical Farm — Food Industry | Chennai & Bengaluru, India
Challenge
Scale from pilot to full farm while keeping a stable micro-climate across day/night operation, balancing high latent loads (ET) and LED sensible loads. Target setpoints: 24 °C / 70% RH (11 h) and 16 °C / 80% RH (13 h).
Aephion’s Approach
Layout & capacity: 6 sections; 4-level racks; 2,000 linear meters total.
Ventilation & distribution: 15 ACH with “one orifice per plant”; lateral ducts reduced 100→80→60 mm to maintain velocity/flow along the rack.
Fan design: section ΔP ≈ 1.7 kPa; ~5.8 kW per section.
HVAC pre-sizing: for 2,000 linear meters, ~217 kW cooling.
Results / Impact
Energy: −31% HVAC vs. baseline (excl. LEDs).
Scale: 2,000 linear meters across 6 sections (modular growth).
Technologies & criteria
LAI/ET-based dehumidification modeling; per-plant air distribution; chiller + FCUs vs. AHUs; industrial controls compatibility.
Timeline
Feb 2024 — Pilot (with Danfoss)
Aug 2024 — Commercial scale-up
G&M — Wet Scrubber System | Calderón, Quito, Ecuador
Challenge
Meet Ecuadorian emissions limits with variable waste streams and existing infrastructure at ~2,700 m a.s.l., keeping OPEX low and maintenance simple.
Aephion’s Solution
Process design: Spray tower with 1″ full-cone nozzles, target droplets 100–500 µm, plus demister; operating targets L/G ≈ 1.2 L·m⁻³ and ΔP < 500 Pa.
Hydraulic integration: Cooling tower → spray headers → reservoir → pH neutralization pit → return, with dedicated pumping.
Implementation: Scrubber located by the stack building; supply/return lines sized to site runs.
Operations & maintenance: Delivered User Manual and Maintenance SOP (rounds, corrective tasks, logs).
Results / Status
Engineering & documentation completed (Design, Proposal, User Manual, SOP).
Ready for fabrication/installation with Aephion support and performance validation during startup (accredited lab).
Targets: PM 80–95% and acid-gas reduction using alkali (NaOH/Ca(OH)₂/Mg(OH)₂).
Contact Us
Location
Aephion is based in Quito, Ecuador — a strategic location at the heart of the world. From here, we serve clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Contact Information
Let’s start the conversation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +593 96 311 2782
Address: Sector El Condado, Quito – Ecuador
Ready to design or optimize your plant? Get in touch.