Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UK1211
| Assessment Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 3365 |
| SIC Description | Aluminum Foundries |
| NAICS | 331524 |
| NAICS Description | Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) |
| Principal Product | Aluminum Master Alloys, Strontium Metal |
| Sales | $ 43,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 51 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 92,300 |
| Annual Production | 24,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,400 |
| Location (State) | KY |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 641,160 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
8,327,280 kWh | $ 229,281 | $ 0.028 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
24,554 kW | $ 253,615 | $ 10.33 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ -63,761 | - |
Natural Gas |
49,944 MMBtu | $ 222,025 | $ 4.45 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
135,299 MMBtu | $ 641,160 | $ 4.74 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
591,474 kWh 0 kWh |
$ 16,565 $ 0 |
7.22 % 0.00 % |
$ 0.028 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
1,457 kW 0 kW |
$ 15,050 $ 0 |
5.93 % 0.00 % |
$ 10.33 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
5,549 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 24,693 $ 0 |
11.12 % 0.00 % |
$ 4.45 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
11,612 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 56,308 $ 0 |
8.78 % 0.00 % |
$ 4.74 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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UPGRADE CONTROLS ON COMPRESSORS | 2.4224 | N | $ 11,250 | $ 12,859 | 0.87 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | N | $ 420 | $ 940 | 0.45 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | N | $ 7,500 | $ 7,299 | 1.03 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 04 | view details |
USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | N | $ 30,800 | $ 10,517 | 2.93 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 5,984 | $ 10,493 | 0.57 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR WITH WASTE HEAT | 2.2442 | N | $ 39,850 | $ 14,200 | 2.81 | ||||||||||||||||
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