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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
University of Delaware University of Delaware
Assessment Year 2012
Principal Product Metal Cans
NAICS 332431: Metal Can Manufacturing
SIC 3411: Metal Cans
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 65
Plant Area 128,000
ft2
Annual Production 83,000,000
pieces
Production Hrs. Annual 2,200
hrs
Location (State) Maryland

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $127,524 1,350,000
kWh
Electricity Demand $45,375 7,906
kW-mo/yr
Natural Gas $57,485 6,981
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS -
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $52,055 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $20,909

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Natural Gas Savings
01 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats $6,400 $100 - $6,400
-
MMBtu
02 2.2311: Heat treat parts only to required specifications or standards $2,479 $500 $2,479
25,300
kWh
-
03 2.2628: Utilize a less expensive cooling method $1,390 $280 $980
10,400
kWh
$410
-
MMBtu
04 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required $1,790 $100 $1,790
15,840
kWh
-
05 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations $1,790 $160 $1,790
15,840
kWh
-
06 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations $6,740 $3,250 $6,740
59,635
kWh
-
07 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $3,250 $9,900 $3,250
34,600
kWh
-
08 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $3,500 $4,000 $3,500
37,800
kWh
-
09 2.2437: Recover waste heat from equipment $7,857 $2,500 - $7,857
-
MMBtu
10 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $466 $3,100 $466
4,127
kWh
-
11 2.6231: Utilize controls to operate equipment only when needed $493 $450 $493
4,360
kWh
-
12 2.2437: Recover waste heat from equipment $8,850 $10,000 - $8,850
-
MMBtu
13 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $4,800 $9,700 $4,800
44,000
kWh
-
14 2.7111: Reduce illumination to minimum necessary levels $2,250 $300 $2,250
19,900
kWh
-
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $52,055 $44,340 $28,538
271,802
kWh
$23,517
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $20,909 $8,010 $14,509
138,575
kWh
$6,400
-
MMBtu
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Natural Gas Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs