Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #GT0682
| Assessment Year | 2000 |
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| SIC | 2273 |
| SIC Description | Carpets And Rugs |
| NAICS | 0 |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | Yarn |
| Sales | $ 30,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 170 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 160,000 |
| Annual Production | 9,736,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,000 |
| Location (State) | GA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 297,830 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
5,582,356 kWh | $ 129,285 | $ 0.023 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
15,648 kW | $ 52,860 | $ 3.38 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 10,930 | - |
Natural Gas |
22,427 MMBtu | $ 104,755 | $ 4.67 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
79,646 MMBtu | $ 297,830 | $ 3.74 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
55,304,000 Gal | $ 59,961 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
580,305 kWh 273,740 kWh |
$ 14,509 $ 6,842 |
11.22 % 5.29 % |
$ 0.023 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
878 kW 798 kW |
$ 3,162 $ 2,872 |
5.98 % 5.43 % |
$ 3.38 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
5,183 MMBtu 3,013 MMBtu |
$ 24,205 $ 14,071 |
23.11 % 13.43 % |
$ 4.67 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
11,131 MMBtu 5,819 MMBtu |
$ 41,876 $ 23,785 |
14.06 % 7.99 % |
$ 3.74 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
11,729,738 Gal 10,631,250 Gal |
$ 12,714 $ 11,524 |
21.20 % 19.22 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
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INSTALL EQUIPMENT (eg COMPACTOR) TO REDUCE DISPOSAL COSTS | 3.6193 | N | $ 1,000 | $ 48,133 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MODIFY PROCESS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS | 4.1250 | N | $ 145,000 | $ 36,150 | 4.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE CLOSED CYCLE PROCESS TO MINIMIZE WASTE WATER PRODUCTION | 3.4111 | I | $ 10,500 | $ 16,620 | 0.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT | 2.2437 | N | $ 45,900 | $ 12,474 | 3.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | N | $ 300 | $ 6,829 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DISCONNECT BALLASTS | 2.7122 | I | $ 1,612 | $ 651 | 2.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 0 | $ 3,239 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | I | $ 42,000 | $ 14,071 | 2.98 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 120,000 | $ 4,260 | 28.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE HYDRAULIC / PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT WITH ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT | 2.4324 | N | $ 2,400 | $ 1,128 | 2.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 490 | $ 856 | 0.57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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