2. Options explored
2008
1. BURNER – MANAGEMENT and FLAME SAFE GUARD
SYSTEM (RM 7895) 2008
– Install pressure controllers to manage steam
– Install VFD drives for burner blower
– Efficiency gains 10 to 12 %
2. Reduced steam pressure form 225 to 160 psi
– Could still be implemented
– Estimated savings $ 20K annual
– Production
3. Options explored
3. Replace two exiting boilers (450 HP) with
one 350 HP unit
– ROI: 4 years
4. Decided to conduct an accurate assessment
and establish windows of opportunity
– In service efficiency study 2010
4. Base line
Energy Assessment completed on line 1
– Results
Average HP 32.3
Peak HP 98.8
Gas cot saving 45.9 %
Electricity and water savings 10 %
– CO2 savings: 422 ton/year
5. Explored central boiler room
Drum pad 1
LAB
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Warehouse
Office
Office
Bldg 1
Line # 1
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tanker
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PSA
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Tank
Farm
Bldg4
Tanker
Pad
Hazardous
waste drum
pad
BLDG 6
Line 3 Line 2
BLDG 6
Tank Farm
BLDG 8
Tank Farm
BLDG 7
Cooling Tower
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Manufacturers Rd
Parking
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Emergency Shutdown
7" 7"
New
boiler
room
Phase I
6. Efficiency study Bldg 6
Measurement Value
In-Service Efficiency 71.6%
Expected Gas Saving Rate 12.7%
Average HP 76.55
Load in % of Boiler Capacity 25.6%
Max HP 201
Min HP 65
CO2 Saving in tons per year 201.1
7. Measurement Bldg 1 Bldg 6 Average
In-Service Efficiency 43.8% 71.6% 57.7%
Expected Gas Saving Rate 46.7% 12.7% 29.7%
Average HP 31.3 76.55 53.9%
Load in % of Boiler Capacity 20.9% 25.6% 23.2%
Max HP 96.35 201 66%
Min HP 10 65 37.5
8. Solution
Install Two 200 HP EXG
Locate in existing boiler room
Install piping to connect buildings
9. Drum pad 1
LAB
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BLDG 5
Warehouse
Office
Office
Bldg 1
Line # 1
Line 1
tanker
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PSA
Line
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Tank
Farm
Bldg4
Tanker
Pad
Hazardous
waste drum
pad
BLDG 6
Line 3 Line 2
BLDG 6
Tank Farm
BLDG 8
Tank Farm
BLDG 7
Cooling Tower
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Hot oil unit
Manufacturers Rd
Parking
Parking
7" 7"
New Steam
piping
10. Performance
Boiler nat gass usage (therms)
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
Jan
Feb
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Apr
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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2011
2012
2013
New boilers installed 4/5/2012
11. Opportunities
Approximately $450,000.00 Savings / 2 Years
95% Reduction in Maintenance Costs / 2 Years
Perfect Continuance of Recent Green Efforts
Approximately 1,400 tons C02 Savings / 2 Years
Plant Now Operates Under EPA 10MMbtu Mandate
100% Backup for Entire Current Plant Load
Plant Easily Scaled for Future Expansion
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