Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #TA0088
| Assessment Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 2819 |
| SIC Description | Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, Nec |
| NAICS | 325998 |
| NAICS Description | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Sodium Sulfate |
| Sales | $ 25,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 46 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 173,000 |
| Annual Production | 288,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,510 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 3,142,044 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
31,922,217 kWh | $ 936,124 | $ 0.029 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
52,380 kW | $ 446,881 | $ 8.53 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 935 | - |
Natural Gas |
117,823 MMBtu | $ 636,164 | $ 5.40 /MMBtu |
Other Energy |
785,330 MMBtu | $ 1,121,940 | $ 1.43 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
1,230,356 MMBtu | $ 3,142,044 | $ 2.55 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (haz) |
20,000 Gal | $ 18,000 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
5,116,353 kWh 1,500,308 kWh |
$ 152,780 $ 44,800 |
16.32 % 4.79 % |
$ 0.029 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,071 kW 2,071 kW |
$ 17,600 $ 17,600 |
3.94 % 3.94 % |
$ 8.53 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
13,060 MMBtu 13,060 MMBtu |
$ 70,515 $ 70,515 |
11.08 % 11.08 % |
$ 5.40 /MMBtu |
Other Energy |
525,553 MMBtu 525,553 MMBtu |
$ 100,000 $ 100,000 |
8.91 % 8.91 % |
$ 1.43 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
591,056 MMBtu 553,991 MMBtu |
$ 340,895 $ 232,915 |
10.85 % 7.41 % |
$ 2.55 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (haz) |
20,000 Gal 20,000 Gal |
$ 18,000 $ 18,000 |
100.00 % 100.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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IMPLEMENT A REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM LEAKY VALVES AND PIPE FITTINGS | 3.7312 | I | $ 20,000 | $ 146,590 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE ECONOMIC THICKNESS OF INSULATION FOR LOW TEMPERATURES | 2.2516 | N | $ 1,610 | $ 86,400 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 1,010 | $ 66,520 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 15,340 | $ 20,580 | 0.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
USE DIRECT AIR SUPPLY TO EXHAUST HOODS | 2.7245 | I | $ 2,000 | $ 15,810 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE OR ELIMINATE WASTE | 3.7214 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 18,000 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 3,995 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
UTILIZE DAYLIGHT WHENEVER POSSIBLE IN LIEU OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT | 2.7121 | N | $ 0 | $ 1,000 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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