Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #WV0277
| Assessment Year | 2003 |
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| SIC | 2077 |
| SIC Description | Animal And Marine Fats And Oils |
| NAICS | 311613 |
| NAICS Description | Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing |
| Principal Product | Poultry fat and feather mill |
| Sales | $ 8,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 28 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 80,000 |
| Annual Production | 72,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,240 |
| Location (State) | MD |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 3,800,980 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
9,690,000 kWh | $ 306,846 | $ 0.032 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
52,153 kW | $ 212,899 | $ 4.08 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 83,524 | - |
Natural Gas |
236,440 MMBtu | $ 1,244,038 | $ 5.26 /MMBtu |
Fuel Oil #2 |
251,242 MMBtu | $ 1,953,673 | $ 7.78 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
587,005 MMBtu | $ 3,800,980 | $ 6.48 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,045,952 kWh 1,004,883 kWh |
$ 42,121 $ 40,468 |
13.73 % 13.19 % |
$ 0.032 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,010 kW 1,931 kW |
$ 8,201 $ 7,879 |
3.85 % 3.70 % |
$ 4.08 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 9,899 $ 9,899 |
11.85 % 11.85 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
8,346 MMBtu 3,469 MMBtu |
$ 54,301 $ 22,667 |
4.36 % 1.82 % |
$ 5.26 /MMBtu |
Fuel Oil #2 |
33,385 MMBtu 13,877 MMBtu |
$ 217,458 $ 90,669 |
11.13 % 4.64 % |
$ 7.78 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
52,451 MMBtu 27,645 MMBtu |
$ 331,980 $ 171,582 |
8.73 % 4.51 % |
$ 6.48 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | N | $ 2,195 | $ 110,201 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 10,711 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MINIMIZE WATER USAGE | 3.4151 | N | $ 17,800 | $ 56,297 | 0.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER AND REUSE WASTE MATERIAL | 3.5311 | N | $ 250,000 | $ 65,102 | 3.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 29,824 | $ 61,699 | 0.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS | 2.2135 | I | $ 450 | $ 40,926 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT AT IT'S MAXIMUM CAPACITY AND LESS EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT ONLY WHEN NECESSARY | 2.6221 | I | $ 1,050 | $ 40,046 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR | 2.3212 | I | $ 62,060 | $ 10,739 | 5.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 5,175 | $ 6,204 | 0.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 0 | $ 1,044 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 70 | $ 1,257 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | N | $ 470 | $ 931 | 0.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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