Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #WV0340
| Assessment Year | 2006 |
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| SIC | 2821 |
| SIC Description | Plastics Materials And Resins |
| NAICS | 326113 |
| NAICS Description | Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | olefin foams polypropylene and polyethylene |
| Sales | $ 34,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 110 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 128,000 |
| Annual Production | 3,264 Tons |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,568 |
| Location (State) | VA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,910,889 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
16,503,374 kWh | $ 433,048 | $ 0.026 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
28,883 kW | $ 216,006 | $ 7.48 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 28,883 | - |
Natural Gas |
134,217 MMBtu | $ 1,232,952 | $ 9.19 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
303,377 MMBtu | $ 1,910,889 | $ 6.30 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
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Electricity |
811,307 kWh 443,955 kWh |
$ 22,706 $ 12,423 |
5.24 % 2.87 % |
$ 0.026 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
1,140 kW 621 kW |
$ 8,582 $ 4,679 |
3.97 % 2.17 % |
$ 7.48 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
5,941 MMBtu 5,419 MMBtu |
$ 136,280 $ 131,483 |
11.05 % 10.66 % |
$ 9.19 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
14,257 MMBtu 9,970 MMBtu |
$ 167,568 $ 148,585 |
8.77 % 7.78 % |
$ 6.30 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REPAIR OR REPLACE STEAM TRAPS | 2.2113 | I | $ 2,500 | $ 80,134 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR WITH WASTE HEAT | 2.2442 | I | $ 27,500 | $ 42,375 | 0.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 29,343 | $ 10,539 | 2.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 2,605 | $ 8,729 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | N | $ 1,520 | $ 4,797 | 0.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE A LESS EXPENSIVE COOLING METHOD | 2.2628 | N | $ 6,520 | $ 3,647 | 1.79 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | I | $ 90 | $ 3,001 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ESTABLISH A PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM | 2.4157 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 2,647 | 0.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | I | $ 800 | $ 2,384 | 0.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,262 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DEVELOP A REPAIR/REPLACE POLICY | 2.4151 | I | $ 439 | $ 2,152 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 1,270 | $ 928 | 1.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,170 | $ 598 | 1.96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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