| The largest ferroalloy manufacturer in Russia requested the RUSEFF experts to assess energy efficiency potential within the company.
During the energy assessment the experts discovered a number of energy saving opportunities and made the following recommendations:
Replace outdated air compressors with new higher efficiency models to reduce energy costs by around 40%.
Install variable speed drivers to regulate several motors resulting in reduced electricity consumption.
Reconstruct and insulate the hot water pipes.
Regulate the electric furnace with a control system to allow a more flexible operation further reducing energy costs.
The proposed investment of USD 1.0 million will result in annual savings of USD 243 000, a payback period of 3.5 years and an overall return on investment in terms of energy savings of 24.7%.
 | | Company | Economic sector | Metallurgy - manufacturing of ferroalloys | | Region | Sverdlovsk |
Project Goal and Main Investment | Project goals | Reduction of energy costs | | Main investments | - Equipment: air compressors
- Variable speed drivers
- Furnace control
- Reconstruction of the hot water pipes
| | Investment size | USD 1 000 000 |
Results | Project Results | - Energy savings equivalent to 12 795 MWh per year
- Energy savings: 15.1 kWh per USD invested
- Emission reduction equivalent to more than 2 000 tonnes CO2 per year
| | Financial viability | - Annual cost savings: USD 243 000
- Payback period: 3.5 years
- IRR: 24.7 %
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