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Case Studies Users & SystemsAllied-Locke |
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| 1. Site Information | |
| Site | Allied-Locke |
| Contact Person | Larry Gebhardt |
| Title | Director of Engineering |
| Address | 1088 Corregidor Road |
| City | Dixon |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61021 |
| Country | USA |
| 2. Business Type | |
| Product Description | Chain and Sprockets |
| SIC | 3469, 3568 |
| 3. Air Compressor | |
| Featured Air Compressor | |
| Manufacturer | GrimmerSchmidt |
| Package Model | NG-400 (2) |
| Engine Model | NA |
| Engine Rated Power (hp) | 100 |
| Air Capacity @ Full Load (acfm) | 440 |
| Air Pressure @ Full Load (psig) | 125 |
| Summary of all air compressors at site | 2-NG400 Grimmer Schmidt, gas engine drive
1-Gardner-Denver, 150 hp, 760 cfm, electric 1-LeRoi, 100 hp, 500 cfm, electric 1-Sullair, 75 hp, 375 cfm, electric 1-Sullair, 50 hp, 250 cfm, electric |
| 4. Performance | |
| Energy Consumption | 39,848 therms/year |
| 5. Duty Cycle | |
| Shifts per Day | 9-18 hours/day |
| Days per Week | 5 days/week |
| Weeks per Year | NA |
| Hours per Year | NA |
| 6. Costs | |
| Capital | $74,000 for compressors. $12,000 for air drier |
| Installation | $20,000, which included a 4" feed line |
| 7. Purchasing Decisions | |
| Who were the decision makers? | President and vice-president |
| Why were gas air compressors chosen? | Savings compared to the cost of electricity and NIG incentive |
| Did gas system replace electric unit? | Yes |
| Would another gas unit be purchased? | Yes |
| What are estimated savings? | $21,000/yr (conservative) |
| What economic guidelines were used? | Payback |
| 8. Customer Satisfaction | |
| Overall Customer Satisfaction (1 to 10 with 10 being highest) | 9 |
| 9. Notes | |
| Heat recovery not installed but viewed as a cost-effective option.
Maintenance: $200/wk ($175 labor, $25 supplies) |
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| Source of Case Study | Northern Illinois Gas |
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