Potato Chip Manufacturer Reduces Energy Costs with Online Steam Trap Monitoring RESULTS • 20.3 month payback annualized • 205 metric ton reduction in CO 2 annualized • Steam savings of $27,810 annualized APPLICATION Steam Trap Monitoring CUSTOMER North American Chip Manufacturer CHALLENGE Steam quality is a critical component in the making of many of the foods and beverages we enjoy. In a recent energy reduction project, a potato chip manufacturer installed three rooftop heat recovery steam generator units that recycle heat from the ovens that toast chips. Heat-recovery boilers convert the exhaust into steam that is used throughout the plant. To further reduce energy costs, the plant wanted to collect data from each of the three lines and determine the BTUs used per ton of product

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