Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UA3019
| Assessment Year | 2012 |
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| SIC | 2079 |
| SIC Description | Edible Fats And Oils, Nec |
| NAICS | 311222 |
| NAICS Description | Soybean Processing |
| Principal Product | Fats and Oils |
| Sales | $ 60,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 260 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 230,000 |
| Annual Production | 306,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 7,344 |
| Location (State) | AL |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 2,018,072 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
19,431,000 kWh | $ 1,059,951 | $ 0.055 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
42,312 kW | $ 202,337 | $ 4.78 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 64,139 | - |
Natural Gas |
85,694 MMBtu | $ 691,645 | $ 8.07 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
284,864 MMBtu | $ 2,018,072 | $ 7.08 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
702,762 kWh 614,796 kWh |
$ 38,336 $ 33,537 |
3.62 % 3.16 % |
$ 0.055 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
582 kW 438 kW |
$ 3,015 $ 2,327 |
1.49 % 1.15 % |
$ 4.78 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 7,967 $ 1,184 |
12.42 % 1.85 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
44,765 MMBtu 293 MMBtu |
$ 361,255 $ 2,368 |
52.23 % 0.34 % |
$ 8.07 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
51,968 MMBtu 6,595 MMBtu |
$ 410,573 $ 39,416 |
20.34 % 1.95 % |
$ 7.08 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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USE HOT PROCESS FLUIDS TO PREHEAT INCOMING PROCESS FLUIDS | 2.2444 | N | $ 297,985 | $ 187,856 | 1.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | N | $ 12,491 | $ 5,559 | 2.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 11,695 | $ 17,076 | 0.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 800 | $ 9,814 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 16,643 | $ 10,114 | 1.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 18,198 | $ 31,634 | 0.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | N | $ 10,991 | $ 11,310 | 0.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 1,248 | $ 2,412 | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE FLUE GAS HEAT TO PREHEAT BOILER FEEDWATER | 2.2412 | N | $ 195,000 | $ 99,802 | 1.95 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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IMPROVE COMBUSTION CONTROL CAPABILITY | 2.1116 | N | $ 90,000 | $ 28,009 | 3.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR LEAKS IN LINES AND VALVES | 2.2133 | N | $ 4,060 | $ 4,250 | 0.96 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12 | view details |
REDUCE COMBUSTION AIR FLOW TO OPTIMUM | 2.1113 | N | $ 800 | $ 2,737 | 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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