Process and Energy Optimization Assessment, Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA
Abstract
In February 2005, a team of expert consultants lead by researchers from the Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) performed a Level I Process and Energy Optimization Assessment (PEOA) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) to identify process, energy, and environmental opportunities that could significantly improve the installation's mission readiness and competitive position. This assessment is a part of showcase studies at four sites selected by the Army Materiel Command to demonstrate energy reduction opportunities at industrial organic facilities and to promote the "Lean" concept and more efficient operations. The Level I analysis considered plating, painting, machining, welding, and mechanical repair shops, building envelope, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting. This report gives detailed results of the Level I study. The study recommended 40 (and economically quantified 22) process and energy improvement projects. An estimated $38.1M investment to implement these 22 projects at TYAD could achieve annual savings of $8.2M with an average simple payback of 4.6 years. If cogeneration (requires a very high capital investment and has a long payback time) is excluded, then the savings is about $1.6M with a capital investment of approximately $2.1M, indicating an average simple payback period of 1.3 yrs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 17, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA450054
Entities
People
- Alexander Michael Zhivov
- Alfred Woody
- Curt Bjork
- Michael J. Chimack
- Mike C. Lin
- Robert A. Miller
- Walter P. Smith
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center