Mechanical Insulation Appraisal · Preliminary Report

Anheuser-Busch Brewery - St Louis MO - Bldg 34

Engineered findings from a NAIMA 3E Plus walk-down assessment. 23 items inventoried across 7 systems · estimated $2,846/yr in recoverable operating cost.

Executive Summary

Overview of identified insulation upgrade opportunities and projected annual savings. This is a Preliminary Report. Please see the 'Line Item Detail' Page for detailed information about each item assessed along with Infrared Imaging. Your EEQA representative will now solicit bids from our Qualified Contractors. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the bidding to complete. Your EEQA representative will then submit to you a Final Report upon it's completion. All completed upgrades will have a Quality Control visit to ensure the Mechanical Insulation was installed in accordance with specifications.

Estimated Annual Savings
$2,846/yr
Energy cost reduction from upgrades
Current Operating Cost
$3,067/yr
Inventoried surface annual cost
Upgraded Operating Cost
$222/yr
After insulation improvements
Cost Reduction
92.8%
Operating cost decrease
Heat Flow Reduction
438,243kBtu/yr
438.2 MMBtu/yr saved
CO₂ Reduction
28.96MT/yr
Metric tons per year
NOₓ Reduction
127.8lbs/yr
Pounds per year
Items Assessed
23items
Across 7 systems
Annual Operating Cost Comparison
Current (As-Found)
$3,067
per year
After Upgrade
$222
per year

Upgrading the insulation on the 23 identified items would result in estimated annual energy cost savings of $2,846/yr, a reduction in heat flow of 438,243 kBtu/yr, a reduction in CO₂ emissions of 28.96 MT/yr, and a reduction in NOₓ emissions of 127.8 lbs/yr. All calculations were performed using the NAIMA 3E Plus (version 5.1) computer program.

Savings Analysis

Energy cost savings by system area, ranked by annual impact.

Annual Energy Cost Savings by System
5-Year Projected Savings
5-Year Energy Savings
$14,229
Cumulative cost avoidance
5-Year Heat Flow Saved
2,191MMBtu
Cumulative thermal savings
5-Year CO₂ Avoided
144.8MT
Equivalent to ~6 cars off the road/yr
Environmental Impact

Emissions reductions achieved through insulation upgrades.

CO₂ Reduction
28.96MT/yr
Metric tons carbon dioxide
NOₓ Reduction
127.8lbs/yr
Pounds nitrogen oxides
Equivalent Cars Removed
~6/yr
Based on avg 4.6 MT CO₂/car/yr
Heat Flow Saved
438.2MMBtu/yr
Thermal energy conserved
CO₂ Reduction by System
System Breakdown

Summary of each system/equipment group.

SystemItemsCurrent $/yrUpgraded $/yrSavings $/yrHeat kBtu/yrCO₂ MT/yrNOₓ lbs/yr
Line-Item Detail

Complete per-item inventory with specifications and savings. Click the Item Description to view Thermal Images.

#DescriptionPipeQtyTemp °FInv. Ins.Upg. Ins.Inv ThkUpg ThkCurrent $/yrUpgraded $/yrSavings $/yrHeat kBtu/yrCO₂ MT/yr
Thermal Imaging

Infrared and visible-light photo pairs for each assessed equipment item.

STL 150

Pipe · CIP · Ref: 124606
Infrared
IR: Ref 124606 - IR
Ref 124606 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 124606 - VIS
Ref 124606 - VIS

STL 150

Pipe · CIP · Ref: 124848
Infrared
IR: Ref 124848 - IR
Ref 124848 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 124848 - VIS
Ref 124848 - VIS

STL 150

Pipe · CIP · Ref: 124744
Infrared
IR: Ref 124744 - IR
Ref 124744 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 124744 - VIS
Ref 124744 - VIS

STL 151

PRV · CIP · Ref: 125241
Infrared
IR: Ref 125241 - IR
Ref 125241 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 125241 - VIS
Ref 125241 - VIS

STL 152

Pipe · CIP · Ref: 125343
Infrared
IR: Ref 125343 - IR
Ref 125343 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 125343 - VIS
Ref 125343 - VIS

STL 153

Valve & Bonnet · CIP · Ref: 130157
Infrared
IR: Ref 130157 - IR
Ref 130157 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 130157 - VIS
Ref 130157 - VIS

STL 154

PRV · CIP · Ref: 131125
Infrared
IR: Ref 131125 - IR
Ref 131125 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 131125 - VIS
Ref 131125 - VIS

STL 155

Pipe · Packaging · Ref: 132129
Infrared
IR: Ref 132129 - IR
Ref 132129 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 132129 - VIS
Ref 132129 - VIS

STL 156

Valve & Bonnet · Packaging · Ref: 132949
Infrared
IR: Ref 132949 - IR
Ref 132949 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 132949 - VIS
Ref 132949 - VIS
Parameters & Methodology

Project-specific inputs and calculation methodology.

Project Parameters
Boiler Efficiency80%
Hours of Operation8,300 hrs/yr
Ambient Temperature75 °F
Wind Speed0 mph
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Fuel Cost$5.33/Mcf

Calculation Engine

All calculations performed using NAIMA 3E Plus (v5.1), based on ASTM C680 methodology.

Inventoried Condition

Each item assessed in as-found condition. Bare surfaces have no insulation present.

Upgraded Specification

Recommended upgrades include fiberglass, cellular foam, elastomeric, and ceramic fibre materials.

Emissions Methodology

CO₂ and NOₓ calculated using EPA fuel-specific emission factors applied to energy saved.