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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 2008
Principal Product French Fries
NAICS 311423: Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
SIC 3556: Food Products Machinery
Sales Range $100
M
to 500
M
# of Employees 400
Plant Area 130,000
ft2
Annual Production 401,000,000
lb
Production Hrs. Annual 8,760
hrs
Location (State) Washington

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $2,235,732 55,604,138
kWh
Electricity Demand $293,491 96,613
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $82,793 -
Natural Gas $5,471,680 789,216
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS -
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $611,768 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $341,220

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Natural Gas Savings Ancillary Material Cost Savings One-time Revenue or Avoided Cost Savings
01 2.2711: Utilize outside air instead of conditioned air for drying $244,531 $29,019 - $244,531
-
MMBtu
- -
02 2.2437: Recover waste heat from equipment $61,542 $40,950 - $61,542
-
MMBtu
- -
03 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $26,017 $28,000 $26,017
596,160
kWh
- - -
04 2.2136: Install / repair insulation on steam lines $2,107 $413 - $2,107
-
MMBtu
- -
05 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors $19,521 $31,119 $19,521
1,230
kWh
- - -
06 2.3212: Optimize plant power factor $10,290 $54,000 - - - $10,290
07 2.4133: Use most efficient type of electric motors $42,310 $148,560 $42,310
3,017
kWh
- - -
08 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms $8,510 - $8,510
607
kWh
- - -
09 2.2621: Modify refrigeration system to operate at a lower pressure $78,900 $132,800 $78,900
6,169
kWh
- - -
10 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $11,500 $43,600 $11,500
899
kWh
- - -
11 3.1191: Change procedures / equipment / operating conditions $52,540 $2,200 - - $52,540 -
12 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves $46,700 $46,700 $46,700
3,400
kWh
- - -
13 2.4224: Upgrade controls on compressors $7,300 $5,700 $7,300
535
kWh
- - -
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $611,768 $563,061 $240,758
612,017
kWh
$308,180
-
MMBtu
$52,540 $10,290
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $341,220 $506,042 $214,741
15,857
kWh
$63,649
-
MMBtu
$52,540 $10,290
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings Natural Gas Savings Ancillary Material Cost Savings One-time Revenue or Avoided Cost Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs