| Assessment Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Bentonite clay and thickening agents |
| NAICS | 327992: Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing |
| SIC | 3295: Minerals and Earths, Ground or Otherwise Treated |
| Sales Range | $50 M to 100M |
| # of Employees | 150 |
| Plant Area |
110,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 26,000
ton
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,616
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Texas |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $643,395 | 18,859,800 |
kWh
|
$0.034 |
| Electricity Demand | $137,408 | 16,027 |
kW-mo/yr
|
$8.57 |
| Natural Gas | $931,780 | 262,477 |
MMBtu
|
$3.55 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $201,740 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $199,110 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Water Disposal Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3.6111: Use alternative flocculent to minimize sludge volume | $111,100 | $8,000 | - | - |
$111,100
-
Tgal
|
|
| 02 | 2.2113: Repair or replace steam traps | $55,000 | $730 | - |
$55,000
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 03 | 3.4111: Use closed cycle process to minimize waste water production | $23,000 | $11,000 | - | - |
$23,000
-
Tgal
|
|
| 04 | 2.1232: Keep boiler tubes clean | $5,720 | $500 | - |
$5,720
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 05 | 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms | $2,630 | $10,320 |
$2,630
69,210
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 06 | 2.4314: Use synthetic lubricant | $1,970 | - |
$1,970
51,870
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 07 | 2.7124: Make a practice of turning off lights when not needed | $1,520 | $860 |
$1,520
40,050
kWh
|
- | - | |
| 08 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $800 | $200 |
$800
21,100
kWh
|
- | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $201,740 | $31,610 |
$6,920
182,230
kWh
|
$60,720
-
MMBtu
|
$134,100
-
Tgal
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $199,110 | $21,290 |
$4,290
113,020
kWh
|
$60,720
-
MMBtu
|
$134,100
-
Tgal
|
||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Water Disposal Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs