Utility supplies in processing plants are critical to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of various processes involved in production. They provide the necessary resources and services that keep machinery and systems functioning properly.

• Steam: Used for heating, sterilizing, mechanical equipment. Steam can also be used directly in processes requiring high temperatures.
• Compressed Air: Powers pneumatic tools, actuators, and instruments and can be used in certain processes like drying.
• Fuels: Used for combustion, heating processes.
• Electricity: Powers the equipment, machinery, lighting, and control systems in the plant.

• Cooling Water: Used to remove excess heat from processes, preventing equipment from overheating and maintaining optimal operating temperatures.
• Chilled Water Systems: Provide cooling for processes that require lower temperatures than cooling water, such as refrigeration.
• Heating Systems: Hot water or other heating fluids provide the necessary temperature control in various production steps.

• Process Water: Used in the production process for washing, mixing etc.
• Cooling Water: Used in heat exchangers to cool down products or equipment.

• Compressed Air: For pneumatic control systems and process automation.

Vacuum Systems: Used to lower the boiling points of liquids, assist in distillation, filtration, and other processes requiring reduced pressure environments.

• Process Chemicals: These can include gases (e.g., nitrogen, oxygen) and chemicals that are essential in processing, cleaning, or treating various materials.