Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #CO0141
| Assessment Year | 1989 |
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| SIC | 3339 |
| SIC Description | Primary Nonferrous Metals, Nec |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | REFINED CADMIUM INGOTS |
| Sales | $ 10,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 70 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 0 |
| Annual Production | 1,080,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,736 |
| Location (State) | CO |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 377,352 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
3,427,022 kWh | $ 167,182 | $ 0.049 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
59,783 MMBtu | $ 210,170 | $ 3.52 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
94,910 MMBtu | $ 377,352 | $ 3.98 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
103,752 kWh 103,752 kWh |
$ 4,604 $ 4,604 |
2.75 % 2.75 % |
$ 0.049 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
2,981 MMBtu 2,089 MMBtu |
$ 41,695 $ 39,151 |
19.84 % 18.63 % |
$ 3.52 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
4,045 MMBtu 3,153 MMBtu |
$ 46,299 $ 43,755 |
12.27 % 11.60 % |
$ 3.98 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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PURCHASE GAS DIRECTLY FROM A CONTRACT GAS SUPPLIER | 2.8113 | I | $ 6,700 | $ 33,200 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||
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USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | I | $ 5,000 | $ 1,410 | 3.55 | ||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 3,460 | $ 351 | 9.86 | ||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 4,162 | $ 2,887 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | I | $ 2,200 | $ 4,494 | 0.49 | ||||||||||||
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | N | $ 10,000 | $ 2,193 | 4.56 | ||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | I | $ 700 | $ 800 | 0.88 | ||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
INSTALL TIMERS AND/OR THERMOSTATS | 2.7261 | I | $ 750 | $ 657 | 1.14 | ||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 359 | $ 307 | 1.17 | ||||||||||||
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