Process and Energy Optimization Assessment, Sierra Army Depot, CA

Abstract

In January 2005, researchers from the Engineer Research and Development Center, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) led a Level I Process and Energy Optimization Assessment (PEOA) at Sierra Army Depot (SIAD) 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 conducted by CERL at four sites (Rock Island Arsenal, Corpus Christi AD, Sierra AD,and Tobyhanna AD), which were selected by the Army Materiel Command to demonstrate energy reduction opportunities at industrial organic facilities and to promote the "Lean" concept and ways how to render these facilities more efficient. The scope of the Level I analysis included improvements in painting, welding, and mechanical repair shops, building envelope, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. This report gives detailed results of the Level I study. The study recommended 15 process and energy improvement projects,11 of which were quantified economically. It was estimated by investing about $892k to implementing these 11 projects SIAD could achieve annual savings of $545k with an average simple payback of 1.6 years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA574848

Entities

People

  • Alexander M. Zhivov
  • Alfred Woody
  • Michael J. Chimack
  • Mike C. Lin
  • Robert A. Miller

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Air Supplies
  • Ammunition
  • Base Closures
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Engineers
  • Explosives
  • Heat Recovery
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Oil Free Compressors
  • Repair Shops

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.