EAR/22-23/KISEM-IITGN-02
The subject plant is located in district of and falls under NIC Category-52101. This assessment was carried out by the IEAC Center, IIT Gandhinagar, during the course of the year 2022.
General Info
Principal Product
Cold Storage
Plant Area (Sq.ft)
2,00,000
No. of Employees
300
Production Hours
8,400
Annual Production
Annual Sales
₹1,00,00,000
Assessment Summary
Total Energy Costs(per year)
₹38,14,435
Total Recommended Investment(one time)
₹14,40,000
Total Recommended Savings(per year)
₹8,45,282
Energy Costs Calculation
Electricity
Annual Usage
5,48,051
Unit
kWh
Unit Cost
₹6.96
Annual Cost
₹38,14,435
Total Energy Costs(per year)
₹38,14,435
Observations & Recommendations
MT - Motors
| Observation | Recommendation | Unit Savings | Annual Savings | Investment | ROI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressor Motors taking more power when there is partial loading on compressor | Use VFD with the motor reduce the power consumption (Motor rated-55 kW)-Avg. Running Time : 24hrs for 2 months | 14,633 | ₹1,02,431 | ₹1,75,000 | 21 | |
| Compressor Motors taking more power when there is partial loading on compressor | Use VFD with the motor reduce the power consumption (Motor rated- 55kW)-Avg. Running Time : 24 hrs for 2 months | 12,185 | ₹85,295 | ₹1,75,000 | 25 | |
| Compressor Motors taking more power when there is partial loading on compressor | Use VFD with the motor reduce the power consumption (Motor rated- 75kW)-Avg. Running Time : 20 hrs for 4 months | 24,548 | ₹1,71,836 | ₹2,10,000 | 15 | |
| Compressor Motors taking more power when there is partial loading on compressor | Use VFD with the motor reduce the power consumption (Motor rated- 90kW)-Avg. Running Time : 20 hrs for 4 months | 31,599 | ₹2,21,193 | ₹2,50,000 | 14 |
TR - Transformer
| Observation | Recommendation | Unit Savings | Annual Savings | Investment | ROI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Harmonics are more than the standard limit (7th & 5th) | Install Active Harmonic filter | Life cycle of Equipment will improve | ₹0 | ₹5,00,000 | 0 |
CT - Cooling Tower
| Observation | Recommendation | Unit Savings | Annual Savings | Investment | ROI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algae Formation over the cooling pipeline | Remove the algae from pipe by painting of pipe and use chemical to reduce the formation of algae and also do proper cleaning of pipe and check the nozzle opening and proper water spray from nozzle (by reducing 1 deg C) | 6995.28 | ₹48967 | ₹30,000 | 7 | |
| High TDS water (Cooling Tower Sump) | Maintain TDS level of cooling tower sump water helps in reduction of nozzle clogging (Blow down properly) | 0 | ₹0 | ₹0 | 0 |
CHR - Chiller
| Observation | Recommendation | Unit Savings | Annual Savings | Investment | ROI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losses due to insulation | Need to do proper insulation on pipeline | 30794 | ₹2,15,560 | ₹1,00,000 | 6 |