Compressed Air System Survey at Sierra Army Depot, CA
Abstract
Compressed air (CA) is one of the major utilities at Sierra Army Depot (SIAD). Air compression consumes about 3.4 percent of electrical energy at SIAD, amounting to about 3.2 percent of the total energy costs. A detailed survey of the compressed air system at SIAD revealed that implementing certain measures could yield significant savings and operational improvements. Table ES-I summarizes the quantifiable energy efficiency measures related to compressed air systems. Details of these measures are presented in Chapter 6 (p 58). Table ES-2 summarizes operational improvements in production and use of compressed air that also result in cost savings, but which could not be quantified. Details of these measures are presented in Chapter 6. In the course of the CA audit, the audit team identified certain other measures that have potential for significant savings at the plant. Table ES-3 summarizes these measures. Details of these measures are presented in Chapter 6 It is also recommended that the main technician in charge of the compressed air system go through a formal training for operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Gardner Denver compressor, and a formal log-book be established for maintenance of the compressed air system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA384166
Entities
People
- Ahmad R. Ganji
- Bryan Hackett
- Mike C. Lin
- Shy-sheng Liou
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory