Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0370
| Assessment Year | 2000 |
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| SIC | 3462 |
| SIC Description | Iron And Steel Forgings |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | Steel forgings |
| Sales | $ 50,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 300 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 181,400 |
| Annual Production | 100,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 5,886 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,762,151 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
72,773,448 kWh | $ 1,543,029 | $ 0.021 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 38,478 | - |
Natural Gas |
51,423 MMBtu | $ 180,644 | $ 3.51 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
797,351 MMBtu | $ 1,762,151 | $ 2.21 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
110,088 Gal | $ 35,000 | $ 0 /Gal |
Solid Waste (non-haz) |
49,950 lbs | $ 0 | $ 0 /lbs |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
2,807,151 kWh 1,185,814 kWh |
$ 61,155 $ 26,755 |
3.96 % 1.73 % |
$ 0.021 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
0 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 3.51 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
28,773 MMBtu 12,155 MMBtu |
$ 61,155 $ 26,755 |
3.47 % 1.52 % |
$ 2.21 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
47,250 Gal 47,250 Gal |
$ 17,500 $ 17,500 |
50.00 % 50.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Solid Waste (non-haz) |
49,950 lbs 18,750 lbs |
$ 5,100 $ 675 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /lbs |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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RESCHEDULE BREAKS TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION | 4.4530 | N | $ 0 | $ 222,000 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
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TRAIN OPERATORS FOR MAXIMUM OPERATING EFFICIENCY | 4.4310 | N | $ 500 | $ 48,780 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
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REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | I | $ 74,740 | $ 19,700 | 3.79 | ||||||||||||
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REDUCE OR ELIMINATE WASTE | 3.7214 | I | $ 2,120 | $ 17,500 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||
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RECOVER HEAT FROM COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS | 2.2435 | N | $ 2,200 | $ 26,200 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 500 | $ 6,950 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||
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PAY BILLS ON TIME TO AVOID LATE FEES | 4.8210 | I | $ 0 | $ 6,870 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
MODIFY PROCESS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS | 4.1250 | I | $ 0 | $ 5,390 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
INSTALL SKYLIGHTS | 2.7145 | N | $ 3,520 | $ 4,700 | 0.75 | ||||||||||||
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| 10 | view details |
INSTALL SKYLIGHTS | 2.7145 | N | $ 13,900 | $ 3,500 | 3.97 | ||||||||||||
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| 11 | view details |
CHANGE PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT / OPERATING CONDITIONS | 3.1191 | N | $ 20 | $ 4,425 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
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| 12 | view details |
REDUCE / ELIMINATE USE OF DISPOSABLE PRODUCT | 3.7198 | I | $ 150 | $ 675 | 0.22 | ||||||||||||
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| 13 | view details |
UTILIZE DAYLIGHT WHENEVER POSSIBLE IN LIEU OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT | 2.7121 | I | $ 0 | $ 105 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
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