Customer:
Detroit Diesel
LOCATION:
Detroit, MI
Scope of Work:
Armstrong International is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the steam generation assets. Armstrong’s site supervisor will be responsible for management of six on-site operators, providing energy management expertise, and developing cost reduction opportunities.
The peak steaming capabilities are 130,000 pph.
Upgrade Projects:
Pursuant to its responsibilities, Armstrong provided the following upgrade projects:
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Blowdown heat recovery installation
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Surveyed, databased, repaired, and replaced the steam trap population
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Completed insulation upgrade installation
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Installed a HVAC system demand control system
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Upgraded air handling unit controls system
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Reduced overall steam demand allowing shutdown of a boiler
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Reduced required steam pressure
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Upgraded cooling water system controls
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Optimized boiler combustion
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Automated chilled water plant
Contract:
Total value of this agreement is $3,800,000.
Terms:
Three-year operations and maintenance agreement began in September 2003. Contract was extended through 2011 from 2003 start date.
Benefits:
Armstrong provided on-site expertise that has lowered the site’s operating costs, significantly reduced energy usage, developed appropriate back-up and emergency processes, and improved the knowledge base and morale of site operators.
