Compressed Air System Survey at Sierra Army Depot, CA

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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 OM of the Gardner Denver compressor, and a formal log-book be established for maintenance of the compressed air system.

Author(s):
Lin, Mike C. ; Ganji, Ahmad R. ; Liou, Shy-sheng ; Hackett, Bryan
Author Organization(s):
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA384166
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ERDC/CERL-TR-00-37
Monitor Series:
RIA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
5G
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY FACILITIES, *SURVEYS, *COMPRESSED AIR, COMPRESSION, PRODUCTION, AIR, ENERGY, TEAMS(PERSONNEL), EFFICIENCY, COSTS, TECHNICIANS, SUPPLY DEPOTS, ELECTRICITY, CALIFORNIA, SAVINGS, AUDITING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
Keyword(s):
SIERRA ARMY DEPOT(CALIFORNIA)
Report Date:
2000 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2000 Dec 06