Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #TA0050
| Assessment Year | 2003 |
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| SIC | 2099 |
| SIC Description | Food Preparations, Nec |
| NAICS | 311423 |
| NAICS Description | Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Snack Foods |
| Sales | $ 90,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 100 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 65,000 |
| Annual Production | 26,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,336 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 874,213 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
2,924,994 kWh | $ 128,995 | $ 0.044 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
7,875 kW | $ 31,482 | $ 4.00 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 3,819 | - |
Natural Gas |
198,204 MMBtu | $ 709,917 | $ 3.58 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
228,185 MMBtu | $ 874,213 | $ 3.83 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
6,824,632 Gal | $ 4,777,242 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
378,899 kWh 369,978 kWh |
$ 16,699 $ 16,309 |
12.95 % 12.64 % |
$ 0.044 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
129 kW 112 kW |
$ 380 $ 380 |
1.21 % 1.21 % |
$ 4.00 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
13,157 MMBtu 13,157 MMBtu |
$ 47,100 $ 47,100 |
6.63 % 6.63 % |
$ 3.58 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
17,041 MMBtu 16,950 MMBtu |
$ 64,179 $ 63,789 |
7.34 % 7.30 % |
$ 3.83 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
6,418 Gal 0 Gal |
$ 4,492 $ 0 |
0.09 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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UPGRADE CONVEYORS | 2.4325 | N | $ 202,900 | $ 430,950 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 02 | view details |
RE-USE OR RECYCLE HOT OR COLD PROCESS EXHAUST AIR | 2.2443 | I | $ 5,202 | $ 47,100 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | I | $ 8,100 | $ 6,258 | 1.29 | ||||||||||||||||
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MODIFY PROCESS TO REDUCE MATERIAL USE/COST | 4.1310 | N | $ 0 | $ 13,150 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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UPGRADE OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT | 2.4321 | I | $ 11,200 | $ 5,795 | 1.93 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
CHANGE PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT / OPERATING CONDITIONS | 3.1191 | N | $ 0 | $ 4,492 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,570 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | I | $ 0 | $ 1,676 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | N | $ 0 | $ 390 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 10 | view details |
REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | I | $ 0 | $ 390 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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