1. Industrial Assessment Center at NC State Project Sampler
Alexander Thomas

2. NC-606 Wood Siding Facility in Roaring River, NC Recommendation: Reorganize Aerator Fans
10 Megagallon Aerobic Digestion Lagoon
Ten 50 hp & ten 75 hp
Electricity Savings: 614,107 kWh/yr.
Cost Savings: $31,091/yr.
Implementation Cost: $15,000

3. NC-613 Broadwoven Fabric Facility in Cliffside, NC Recommendation: Use Air Washer Water as Cooling Tower Make-up
Air Washer HVAC system
Water Savings: 380,000 gal./yr.
Cost Savings: $6,422/yr.
Implementation Cost: $1,500
Difference in humidity ratios

4. NC-616 Mirror Facility in N
NC-616 Mirror Facility in N. Wilkesboro, NC Recommendation: Install sensors and oven controllers
Mirrors on conveyor were not identical size
Uneven heating caused breakages
Product Yield Savings: 0.75%
Cost Savings: $112,500/yr.
Implementation Cost: $150,000

5. NC-623 Automotive Fabric Facility in Hickory, NC Recommendation: Install HVAC Economizers
Knitting room relied entirely on infiltration for replacement air
Electricity Savings: 265,790 kWh/yr.
Cost Savings: $14,844/yr.
Implementation Cost: $10,000

6. NC-629 Fiberglass Veil Facility in Dallas, NC Recommendation: Implement a Heat Recovery Chiller
100 hp 105 psig
37% loaded, 90% steam used to make hot water
Electricity Increase: 128,722 kWh/yr.
Natural Gas Savings: 11,388 MMBTU/yr.
Cost Savings: $35,842
Implementation: $115,000