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compressed air systems waste energy maintaining dew
point well below the requirement. We recently visited a
food packaging operation near St. Louis, MO, that was
wasting $13,900 per year maintaining dew point at -50°F
when 0°F was the requirement.
Air compressor electric loads are a significant contributor to inflated fixed energy usage and must be addressed.
SPACE HEATING AND COOLING. Make sure thermostats are set back to avoid heating or cooling when not necessary. We have conducted midnight surveys and observed
air conditioned offices so cold there is condensate on the
windows with not a person in sight to enjoy the comfort.
Extra heating and cooling expense can often be avoided by
simply monitoring thermostats.
LIGHTING. How many orphan light fixtures do you have?
Light fixtures are often installed in a grid pattern without
regard to requirements. This is a luxury we can no longer
afford. The same St. Louis-based food packaging operation
mentioned above had more than 300 light fixtures (400
watts each) burning over coolers and other areas where no
light is required. The fixed annual cost exceeded $150,000.
Modern lamps, motion sensors and timers make it practical to provide all the required light without wasting energy
on light that is not needed.
Take a walk around your facility at night and on
the weekend. Note lighting levels and identify areas
being over served. Also, do not overlook lighting maintenance. Light levels can often be increased with no
additional energy by cleaning fixtures.
SEEK OUT. During a late-night walk around your facility
also look for the following:
* Compressed air flowing to idle production equipment
or leaking.
* Unnecessary ventilation.
* Unnecessary heating or cooling.
* Idle production lines with support equipment still
running.
In these challenging economic times, all companies are
tasked with doing more with less. One of the ways you can do
this is by avoiding unnecessary energy expenses. Your goal is
to reduce fixed energy cost as much as possible. You will see a
dramatic reduction in energy consumed per unit of production during periods of low activity and also enjoy the benefits
of lower energy costs at all levels of production.
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Both authors currently work for Summit Energy Services,
Louisville, KY, a national energy management company.
Mr. Stiller is the director of energy management, and Mr.
Wells is a regulated markets analyst and is responsible for
research and analysis of natural gas and electric markets
in Ohio and Indiana. For additional information, contact
info@summitenergy.com or call (502) 429-3800.

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