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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
Oregon State University Oregon State University
Assessment Year 1987
Principal Product FREEZE DRIED FRUITS
NAICS
n/a
SIC 2034: Dried and Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables, and Soup Mixes
Sales Range $10
M
to 50
M
# of Employees 250
Plant Area
n/a
Annual Production 14,500,000
lb
Production Hrs. Annual 6,664
hrs
Location (State) Oregon

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $550,319 12,543,963
kWh
Natural Gas $199,918 47,541
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS -
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $140,998 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $105,029

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Natural Gas Savings
01 2.2163: Use minimum steam operating pressure $617 - - $617
-
MMBtu
02 2.7121: Utilize daylight whenever possible in lieu of artificial light $720 - $720
16,413
kWh
-
03 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms $674 - $674
15,533
kWh
-
04 2.2621: Modify refrigeration system to operate at a lower pressure $98,800 - $98,800
2,245,018
kWh
-
05 2.2447: Heat water with exhaust heat $28,800 $9,000 - $28,800
-
MMBtu
06 2.2511: Insulate bare equipment $1,008 $528 - $1,008
-
MMBtu
07 2.6232: Install set-back timers $546 $395 $546
12,309
kWh
-
08 2.2414: Use waste heat from hot flue gases to preheat $4,301 $4,205 - $4,301
-
MMBtu
09 2.4133: Use most efficient type of electric motors $275 $356 $275
6,155
kWh
-
10 2.3212: Optimize plant power factor $3,680 $5,110 $3,680
-
kWh
-
11 2.5194: Redesign process $1,577 $2,610 $1,577
35,756
kWh
-
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $140,998 $22,204 $106,272
2,331,184
kWh
$34,726
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $105,029 $6,389 $104,021
2,279,895
kWh
$1,008
-
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