Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #NC0315
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 3398 |
| SIC Description | Metal Heat Treating |
| NAICS | 332811 |
| NAICS Description | Metal Heat Treating |
| Principal Product | heat treated and coated metal parts |
| Sales | $ 2,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 20 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 80,000 |
| Annual Production | 10,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,800 |
| Location (State) | NC |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 162,171 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,007,030 kWh | $ 41,323 | $ 0.041 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
3,550 kW | $ 27,249 | $ 7.68 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 2,433 | - |
Natural Gas |
8,926 MMBtu | $ 91,166 | $ 10.21 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
19,248 MMBtu | $ 162,171 | $ 8.43 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
2,968 Gal | $ 1,187 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
104,208 kWh 104,208 kWh |
$ 4,197 $ 4,197 |
10.16 % 10.16 % |
$ 0.041 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
595 kW 595 kW |
$ 4,966 $ 4,966 |
18.22 % 18.22 % |
$ 7.68 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
2,471 MMBtu 2,471 MMBtu |
$ 25,232 $ 25,232 |
27.68 % 27.68 % |
$ 10.21 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
3,539 MMBtu 3,539 MMBtu |
$ 34,395 $ 34,395 |
21.21 % 21.21 % |
$ 8.43 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
1,484 Gal 1,484 Gal |
$ 594 $ 594 |
50.04 % 50.04 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | I | $ 100,000 | $ 25,232 | 3.96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SEPARATE TREATMENTS FOR EACH TYPE OF SOLUTION AND RECYCLE | 3.1293 | I | $ 45,000 | $ 12,466 | 3.61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE / PURCHASE OPTIMUM SIZED COMPRESSOR | 2.4226 | I | $ 10,000 | $ 4,799 | 2.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RESCHEDULE PLANT OPERATIONS OR REDUCE LOAD TO AVOID PEAKS | 2.3131 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,731 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RESCHEDULE PLANT OPERATIONS OR REDUCE LOAD TO AVOID PEAKS | 2.3131 | I | $ 0 | $ 535 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 100 | $ 498 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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