Fuel Use Savings Report

for

Manufacturing Facility

Logansport, Indiana

 

PROJECT HISTORY

Based on design recommendations prepared by Thermo-Cycler Industries, in September 1989, (12)THERMO-CYCLERs,® (3) Energy-Jet® makeup air systems, (15) unit heaters and (1) steam boiler for the 75,000 gal water tower replaced the existing steam boiler plant and direct fired makeup air systems in a large, old manufacturing facility for this major manufacturer of electrical control devices.

Building Data

Total Area: 185,000 Sq. Ft
Average Height: 16 Ft.
Overhead Doors: 7 Overhead Doors
Walls: 8" and 12" Brick - No Insulation
Roof: App. 75% Wood Deck w/ 4" Insulation
25% Uninsulated Gypsum Panels
Glass Areas: App. 14,000 SF Single Glass in Roof Monitors and Walls

Building Usage: Manufacturing


1988-1989 Billing Period

Steam Boiler & Gas Fired Makeup

Oct 2341 Mcf $9,437
Nov 3430 Mcf $18,692
Dec 5236 Mcf $26,671
Jan 5294 Mcf $24,847
Feb 5625 Mcf $23,631
Mar 3093 Mcf $13,545
Apr 1944 Mcf $8,691
TOTAL 26,963 Mcf $125,514

1989-1990 Billing Period
Thermo-Cycler Retrofit

Oct 1112 Mcf $4,979
Nov 2179 Mcf $10,631
Dec 3469 Mcf $16,782
Jan 2088 Mcf $10,241
Feb 1945 Mcf $8,304
Mar 1559 Mcf $6,741
Apr 1075 Mcf $4,773
13,427 Mcf $62,451


BOTTOM LINE

In addition to improving employee comfort and reducing maintenance costs, energy saving recommendations byTHERMO-CYCLER® reduced gas consumption approximately 50% and saved this manufacturer over $63,000 during the first season of operation.

( WHI290web)