Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0494
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 3064 |
| SIC Description | |
| NAICS | 325212 |
| NAICS Description | Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Plastic & rubber fabrication |
| Sales | $ 5,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 60 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 36,000 |
| Annual Production | 125,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,500 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 223,851 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,496,592 kWh | $ 91,740 | $ 0.061 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
9,228 kW | $ 43,944 | $ 4.76 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 3,216 | - |
Natural Gas |
9,183 MMBtu | $ 84,951 | $ 9.25 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
24,523 MMBtu | $ 223,851 | $ 9.13 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
141,699 kWh 117,200 kWh |
$ 8,680 $ 7,180 |
9.46 % 7.83 % |
$ 0.061 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,173 kW 2,030 kW |
$ 7,670 $ 7,160 |
17.45 % 16.29 % |
$ 4.76 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
2,218 MMBtu 2,070 MMBtu |
$ 20,520 $ 19,150 |
24.16 % 22.54 % |
$ 9.25 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
3,670 MMBtu 3,271 MMBtu |
$ 36,870 $ 33,490 |
16.47 % 14.96 % |
$ 9.13 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REPAIR LEAKS IN LINES AND VALVES | 2.2133 | I | $ 5,000 | $ 14,700 | 0.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CHANGE PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT / OPERATING CONDITIONS | 3.1191 | I | $ 540 | $ 5,880 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 500 | $ 5,400 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR OR REPLACE STEAM TRAPS | 2.2113 | I | $ 800 | $ 4,450 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE POWER FACTOR CONTROLLERS | 2.3211 | I | $ 9,160 | $ 3,870 | 2.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | N | $ 760 | $ 1,440 | 0.53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 795 | $ 1,370 | 0.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 12 | $ 1,330 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | I | $ 0 | $ 870 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CONVERT TO HIGH VOLUME LOW PRESSURE (HVLP) PAINT GUNS | 3.2123 | I | $ 660 | $ 770 | 0.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | N | $ 0 | $ 570 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN WATER LINES AND VALVES | 3.4154 | I | $ 200 | $ 230 | 0.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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