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Reverse-osmosis system
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Compudye, dye plant in New York City, serving
the apparel and knitwear industries. The company spends about $300,000
per year for water use and disposal.
In the last quarter of 2001, a reverse-osmosis system was installed at
the plant to reduce energy consumption by 420,000 therms. This will result
in an annual electricity cost reduction of $139,000 and an annual water
and sewer cost reduction of $144,000. The lower production costs make
Compudye more competitive in their market.
Compudye's current objective is to install a combined heat and power
(CHP, also known as cogeneration) system to lower energy costs, and reduce
electric peak load.
This CHP system will consist of a pair of 450kW each, natural gas/diesel
bi-fueled engines to be operated in lead/lag mode. There will also be
a system to provide recovered heat from jacket water that will be used
to preheat boiler feed water.
NYSERDA co-funded this project to cover the cost for labor, parts, and
testing.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Reduction in electric peak load;
- 60% of engine fuel will be converted into electricity and heat;
- CHP system will save $300,000 in energy per year.
RESULTS TO DATE:
For more information about these services, contact NYSERDA toll free 1-866-NYSERDA, locally (518) 862-1090.
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