EQUIPMENT MODERNISATION AT CHROMIUM CHEMICAL PRODUCER.

May 2012

CHEMICAL COMPANY INVESTS IN EQUIPMENT MODERNISATION TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

A leading chromium chemical producer of Russia asked RuSEFF experts to conduct an energy assessment to identify cost-effective energy saving opportunities.

Following an in-depth energy assessment the experts identified a number of energy saving opportunities that would pay for themselves within a relatively short period of time. Outdated air compressors and steam boilers could be replaced with modern, higher-performing equivalent models, while variable speed controllers could be fitted to regulate the output of several motors.

The investment of around USD 2,6 m will result in electricity and natural gas savings worth more than USD 900,000 per year and lead to a reduction in annual CO2 emissions of more than 13,000 tonnes.

Company

Economic sector	Chemical Industry
Region	Sverdlovsk region

Project Goal and Main Investment

Project goals	Reduction of energy consumption & cost Improving environmental standards
Main investments	New steam boilers New air compressors Variable speed drivers
Investment size	USD 2,580,000

Results

Project Results	Annual energy savings: equivalent to 65,700 MWh Energy saving ratio: 25 kWh per year, per USD invested Annual emissions avoided equivalence: more than 13,000 tonnes of CO2
Financial viability	Annual cost savings: USD 909,323 Payback period: 2.8 years IRR: 33.8 %