Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0615
| Assessment Year | 2012 |
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| SIC | 3083 |
| SIC Description | Laminated Plastics Plate & Sheet |
| NAICS | 326130 |
| NAICS Description | Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Railroad ties |
| Sales | $ 40,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 90 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 50,000 |
| Annual Production | 1,388,277 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 3,528 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 826,030 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
5,048,000 kWh | $ 249,356 | $ 0.049 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
11,160 kW | $ 95,634 | $ 8.57 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 4,627 | - |
Natural Gas |
85,973 MMBtu | $ 476,413 | $ 5.54 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
137,716 MMBtu | $ 826,030 | $ 6.00 /MMBtu |
Solid Waste (non-haz) |
27,310,000 lbs | $ 109,265 | $ 0 /lbs |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
2,885,910 kWh 732,594 kWh |
$ 152,934 $ 38,808 |
61.33 % 15.56 % |
$ 0.049 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
5,358 kW 1,768 kW |
$ 45,865 $ 15,133 |
47.96 % 15.82 % |
$ 8.57 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
88,477 MMBtu 2,504 MMBtu |
$ 490,272 $ 13,859 |
102.91 % 2.91 % |
$ 5.54 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
118,058 MMBtu 10,013 MMBtu |
$ 689,071 $ 67,800 |
83.42 % 8.21 % |
$ 6.00 /MMBtu |
Solid Waste (non-haz) |
0 lbs 0 lbs |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /lbs |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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BURN WASTE TO PRODUCE STEAM TO DRIVE A STEAM TURBINE GENERATOR SET AND USE STEAM EXHAUST FOR HEAT | 2.3414 | N | $ 1,000,000 | $ 455,515 | 2.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | N | $ 107,528 | $ 35,021 | 3.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 900 | $ 17,924 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 27,318 | $ 13,856 | 1.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE PHOTOCELL CONTROLS | 2.7134 | I | $ 10,754 | $ 13,704 | 0.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR OR REPLACE STEAM TRAPS | 2.2113 | I | $ 273 | $ 10,200 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 27,494 | $ 5,909 | 4.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | I | $ 875 | $ 3,659 | 0.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 13 | $ 1,788 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | I | $ 0 | $ 760 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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