Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UA0047
| Assessment Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 2821 |
| SIC Description | Plastics Materials And Resins |
| NAICS | 325211 |
| NAICS Description | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | polystyrene |
| Sales | $ 1 |
| # of Employees | 59 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 350,000 |
| Annual Production | 330,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,760 |
| Location (State) | AL |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 2,459,147 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
21,419,405 kWh | $ 1,165,771 | $ 0.054 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
34,181 kW | $ 509,736 | $ 14.91 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
31,466 MMBtu | $ 338,457 | $ 10.76 /MMBtu |
Other Energy |
66,692 MMBtu | $ 445,183 | $ 6.68 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
317,707 MMBtu | $ 2,459,147 | $ 7.74 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
54,243,500 Gal | $ 116,366 | $ 0 /Gal |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
67,474,600 Gal | $ 1,060,108 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
6,006,610 kWh -58,814 kWh |
$ 332,773 $ -3,260 |
28.55 % -0.28 % |
$ 0.054 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
7,446 kW -134 kW |
$ 111,017 $ -2,002 |
21.78 % -0.39 % |
$ 14.91 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
106 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 1,140 $ 0 |
0.34 % 0.00 % |
$ 10.76 /MMBtu |
Other Energy |
108,519 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 423,251 $ 0 |
95.07 % 0.00 % |
$ 6.68 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
170,192 MMBtu -603 MMBtu |
$ 868,181 $ -5,262 |
35.30 % -0.21 % |
$ 7.74 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
6,500,000 Gal 6,500,000 Gal |
$ 17,568 $ 17,568 |
15.10 % 15.10 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
0 Gal 0 Gal |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
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USE WASTE HEAT TO PRODUCE STEAM TO DRIVE A STEAM TURBINE-GENERATOR | 2.3412 | N | $ 685,000 | $ 427,575 | 1.60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | N | $ 0 | $ 1,473 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 740 | $ 10,635 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | N | $ 75,000 | $ 21,938 | 3.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MINIMIZE WATER USAGE | 3.4151 | I | $ 8,325 | $ 12,306 | 0.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
OPTIMIZE OPERATION OF MULTI-STAGE VACUUM STEAM JETS | 2.2161 | N | $ 222,874 | $ 155,078 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 713 | $ 1,140 | 0.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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