2003 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry
Informal Sessions Description
Additional Informal Sessions may be organized on-site during the
Summer Study.
Session
Synopsis - "Cool Thermal Energy Storage: Opportunities for New York State Plastics Fabricators"
Ron Cascone, Nexant, Inc.
Wednesday, July 30
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- New York
State has over 450 plastics fabrication facilities, concentrated
primarily in the Northwest and Long Island / Downstate Regions,
but also in the Central and Capital Regions. About 90 are large,
with an estimated total revenue of $1.6 billion. Other states,
such as California, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, etc. have similar
or larger size plastics fabrication sectors. Thermoplastics molding
uses mainly extruder frictional heat to melt the polymer, and
needs to immediately take it out with chilled water, air, or glycol
media. TES technology has been used to peak-shave and reduce capital
costs in commercial and industrial mechanical cooling systems,
but also can make "negawatts" in a 24/7 operation with more level
loads. Plastics fabricators are generally not utilizing TES -
many options enable retrofits, but encapsulated systems are particularly
attractive. Not commonly understood, TES is also a demonstrated
net energy conservation measure. TOU rates, and other DSM and
GHG reduction programs would all apply to benefit the operator
and society.
- What are
the impediments for implementation?
- Ignorance
of TES and/or of benefits?
- Capital
formation?
- Inertia?
- Who and
what are enablers (existing and potential)?
For more information, contact:
Ron Cascone
Nexant, Inc.
e-mail: rcascone@nexant.com
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