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Flex-O-Tex, Inc.
Detroit, MI
Scope of Work:
Armstrong International owns and services the plant’s steam, condensate and 1 MW cogeneration systems.
Upgrade Projects:
- Engineered and installed the flue gas heat recovery system
- Engineered and installed cogen exhaust heat recovery
- Recommend more effective operating procedures for the cogen unit
- Recovered all energy from flash steam
- Insulated all exposed piping
- Replaced all failed steam traps
Contract:
The total value of this Agreement is $650,000.
Time of Service:
A 7-year Agreement began in October, 2001.
Benefits:
- A net positive cash flow for the term of agreement
- Substantially reduced electrical and other utility operating costs
- Reduction of unscheduled outages and the resulting costly, unplanned repairs
- Improved overall reliability and operating performance from the cogeneration and steam systems
- Steadier heating cycles for consistent “product” quality and increased client satisfaction
- Program financing that is achieved without sacrificing funding for core business needs
