Pinch Analysis 2

[DMcMahan]

I am considering funding a pinch study in my chemical operations. I've got a $300 million/year energy bill (steam, gas, coal, KWH, etc)Does anyone have experience with this? What were the outcomes? Did projects get installed as a result?

 

[vzeos]

The attached site might be of some use to you:

http://www.cheresources.com/pinchtech6.shtml

 

[bonzoboy]

Just curious, but what is the lowest cost you are paying for energy (on a $/MMBtu or $/MWhr). Is it the coal or the electricity?

 

[DMcMahan]

We are looking at coal, NG, and electricity. About $10/MMBTU.

 

[bonzoboy]

I'm looking at alternative processes to drop that fuel cost by maybe 40% (cost to the end user). I assume you are also heavily using cogen/combined cycle