Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #RU0055
| Assessment Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 2671 |
| SIC Description | Paper Coated & Laminated, Packaging |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | PLASTIC FILMS |
| Sales | $ 48,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 300 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 0 |
| Annual Production | 48,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,640 |
| Location (State) | DE |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,455,045 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
25,670,282 kWh | $ 1,187,177 | $ 0.046 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
45,417 MMBtu | $ 187,355 | $ 4.13 /MMBtu |
Fuel Oil #2 |
19,648 MMBtu | $ 80,513 | $ 4.10 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
328,185 MMBtu | $ 1,455,045 | $ 4.43 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
978,019 kWh 261,138 kWh |
$ 75,985 $ 12,018 |
6.40 % 1.01 % |
$ 0.046 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
1,361 MMBtu 1,361 MMBtu |
$ 5,620 $ 5,620 |
3.00 % 3.00 % |
$ 4.13 /MMBtu |
Fuel Oil #2 |
19,648 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 80,513 $ 0 |
100.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 4.10 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
31,034 MMBtu 4,038 MMBtu |
$ 162,118 $ 17,638 |
11.14 % 1.21 % |
$ 4.43 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | N | $ 594 | $ 5,975 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE FLUE GASES IN RADIANT HEATER FOR SPACE HEATING, OVENS, ETC | 2.2428 | N | $ 66,700 | $ 80,513 | 0.83 | ||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 4,800 | $ 3,194 | 1.50 | ||||||||||||||||
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IMPROVE LUBRICATION PRACTICES | 2.4312 | I | $ 800 | $ 2,844 | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER AND REUSE COOLING WATER | 3.4115 | N | $ 0 | $ 18,842 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
IMPROVE AIR CIRCULATION WITH DESTRATIFICATION FANS / OTHER METHODS | 2.7243 | I | $ 5,220 | $ 5,303 | 0.98 | ||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 3,200 | $ 8,150 | 0.39 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR | 2.3212 | N | $ 13,500 | $ 31,000 | 0.44 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | I | $ 0 | $ 3,933 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,364 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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