Case Studies
Selected Case Studies and Case Study Sources:
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US DOE - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
(EERE) Energy Systems Case Studies
The Advanced Manufacturing Office Case studies document the
energy savings achieved by large manufacturing companies
using AMO's software tools, other technical publications,
and best practices. Case studies are available for a variety
of systems including:
Steam,
Process Heating,
Compressed Air,
Motor,
Pump,
Fan,
and
Plant Wide. Case studies are also available for
Combined Heat & Power.
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US DOE - EERE Case Studies of ISO and Superior Energy
Performance (SEP)
The DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's
Technical Assistance for Manufacturers program helps
companies identify and implement energy-saving projects and
improve energy management programs and energy performance.
Facilities pursue Superior Energy Performance® (SEP®)
certification to validate robust use of the ISO 50001
standard and the significant, ongoing savings it enables.
Detailed accounts by facilities that have certified their
ISO 50001 achievements to SEP make a clear business case for
rigorous use of an ISO 50001 energy management system
(EnMS). These case studies provide an insider’s view
on the associated challenges, strategies, energy savings,
and other benefits, along with details about the potential
cost savings of implementing ISO 50001 and SEP across
multiple sites, using the
enterprise-wide approach. Read the cost-benefit
analysis, review the
single-site and
enterprise-wide case studies, and
view engaging videos and
presentations.
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CHP Case Studies
- American Trim
American Trim developed a new Selective Protective Mask
coating cured with UV light. The updated line to coat parts
reduces energy consumption by 95% compared to the old
coating process, and produces zero air or water emissions.
- Clow Water Systems
ClowWater Systems produces ductile iron pipe and fittings in
Coshocton, Ohio. After more than 90 years of servicing
customers, ClowWater Systems is one of the United States'
premiere manufacturers of iron pipe and fittings in the
waterworks industry. Pipe sizes range from 4-in to 36-in.
- Fireline, Inc.
Fireline is a Youngstown-based manufacturer established in
1967 that presently employs 100 people in a 84,000 ft2
facility. It produces a wide range of slip-cast refractories
used in casting aerospace nickel and cobalt superalloys.
- General Motors
General Motors Company has become one of the world’s largest
and most well-known automobile manufacturers. The company
began in 1908, has headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, and
has 209,000 employees worldwide. The security and
information service OnStar, which is a subsidiary, has
become a leader in its class.
- Kovatch
Castings, Inc.
Kovatch Castings, Inc. is an investment castings foundry
with customers in commercial, aerospace, medical, and
military industries. The company’s primary focus is the
manufacturing of precision cast components that contain
complex geometries, thin walls, close tolerances, and fine
surface finish requirements, in high-strength, corrosion
resistant alloys.
- OMNOVA
Solutions
By matching a grant received through the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act, OMNOVA replaced existing equipment,
which had an efficiency rating of only about 62%, with
contemporary high-efficiency natural gas solutions,
increasing efficiency to a minimum of 80%.
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Performance Plastics, Ltd
Performance Plastics replaced three hydraulically-actuated,
plastic injection molding machines with newer, energy
efficient electric models.
- Royal Ice Cream
Royal Ice Cream installed energy efficient ice cream
production equipment, refrigeration controls, and energy
efficient lighting.