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Compressed Air System Upgrade Results in Substantial Energy Savings

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1215867· OSTI ID:1215867
This case study highlights a compressed air system upgrade at BWX Technologies manufacturing plant in Lynchburg, Virginia, which replaced antiquated compressors and dryers and implemented an improved control strategy, resulting in improved energy efficiency and savings in energy and maintenance costs.
Research Organization:
US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States). Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO)
OSTI ID:
1215867
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO--102002-1372; 306
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English