Utilities (electric & natural gas) allocate resources to promote energy efficiency

DCEO administers Public Sector through its Illinois Energy Now Program

www.illinoisenergy.org

Encourage investment in energy efficiency through:◦

Boiler Tune-Ups◦

Steam Trap Replacement◦

Pipe Insulation

Applications Accepted through May 15th, 2012

Applicant (Boiler Owner)◦

Lower Energy Bills (estimated payback ~ 6 months)◦

Higher reliability of heating system

Contractor◦

Encourage tune-up and maintenance with existing customers◦

Attract new customers

DCEO◦

Secure cost effective energy savings

Customers who apply must receive natural gas delivery service from ◦

Ameren ◦

Nicor◦

Peoples◦

North Shore

Public Sector facilities◦

Local Governments, Municipal Corporations◦

Schools, Community Colleges, Public Universities◦

State/Federal facilities

Boiler Tune-Ups◦

Boiler size >200,000 Btuh◦

High/Low ($300) or Fully Modulating ($600)◦

No previous tune-up within last 12 months

Steam traps◦

For traps that are leaking steam (failed “open”)◦

Detection method (pyrometer, ultrasound or visual)◦

$60 -

$300 per steam trap

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No previous scheduled maintenance within 24 months

Nominal Pipe Size 

“R” Factor of 5 

“R” Factor of 7.5 

“R” Factor of 10 

< 1"  $3/ft  $4/ft  $6/ft 

1 1/4" ‐ 2"  $4/ft  $5/ft  $7/ft 

2 1/2" ‐ 5"  $6/ft  $7/ft  $9/ft 

> 5"  $8/ft  $9/ft  $11/ft  

Pipe Insulationo Available for missing/defective Insulation (not for

new pipes)o Incentives vary by pipe size and R factoro Documentation (pictures) of existing Insulation

and new Insulation are required

Application must be submitted by the facility/boiler ownerContractor information/sign-off required (final application)Pre-Approval Application required only if:◦

Total incentive request will exceed $10,000 (and/or) ◦

Total estimated # of failed steam traps exceeds 30 (and/or)◦

Total estimated installed pipe insulation exceeds 300 linear feet◦

Customer wants to confirm eligibility and reserve incentive funds prior to completion of work

Final Approval Application always required◦

DCEO will review, approve and issue the check

Guidelineshttp://www2.ildceo.net/energy/psbtuso.pdf

Copy of Natural Gas BillInvoices & receipts for work performed and materials purchasedAppendix A – “Application”◦

Complete Sections 1, 2, and 3 (General Information / Building Information / Applicant Certification)

Appendix B - Section1- “Contractor Boiler Tune-Up Reporting Requirements”

If Steam Trap Incentives Applied For:◦

Appendix B –

Section 2 –

“Technician Steam Traps Reporting Requirements”

If Pipe Insulation Incentives Applied For:◦

Appendix B –

Section 3 –

“Technician Pipe Insulation Reporting Requirements”

Must be filled out in its entirety ◦

Section 1: General Information

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Section 2: Building/Facility Information

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Section 3: Applicant Certifications

Section 1: “Contractor Boiler Tune-Up Reporting Requirements”

Section 2: “Technician Steam Traps Reporting Requirements”

Section 3: “Technician Pipe Insulation Reporting Requirements”

Must be completed by the Contractor performing the work

Complete a separate Section 1 for each boiler included in the application

A copy of the Contractor’s standard Combustion Report must be attached to the filled out worksheet.

Tune-Ups must produce energy savings to be eligible (e.g. after tune-up readings must have higher efficiencies than before tune-up readings)

• Pre and Post Combustion data (O2, CO, CO2, Excess Air, Stack Temp, Combustion Efficiency)

Checklist of tasks to be completed

The contractor performing the tune-up is required to initial that each of the following tasks has been completed.

Measure combustion efficiency before tune-up using an electronic flue gas analyzer

Include copy of combustion analyzer test (combustion report)Adjust airflow and reduce excessive stack temperaturesAdjust burner gas input, manual or motorized draft controlClean burners, combustion chamber and fire-side exchange

surfaceInspect and clean burner nozzlesCheck for proper ventingComplete visual inspection of system piping and insulationCheck safety controlsCheck adequacy of combustion air intakeMeasure combustion efficiency after tune-up using an

electronic flue gas analyzer

Identify method of failure detection:◦

Pyrometer (Infrared Thermometer)◦

Listening Device (Ultrasounds)◦

Visual Inspection

Provide Steam Trap Information◦

ID Tag Number◦

Trap Location◦

Trap Type◦

Technician Initials –

verifies failed trap (open position)

Calculate Energy Savings utilizing “Steam Trap Savings Spreadsheet”

Steam Traps incentives are◦

$60 <15 psi◦

$100

15 psi to 50 psi

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$200 50 psi to 125 psi

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$300 >125 psi

RESULTSSTEAM TRAPS GAS SAVINGS 2,940.85 Therms <‐‐‐ Value  to report in Boi ler Tune‐Up Specia l  Sale  Guidel

INPUT VALUESConvers ion constant C3 8.33 lb water/ga lSonic dischage  coefficient for sqared edge  ori fice Cd 0.8Convers ion constant C1 0.00001 Therms/BtuIsentropic sonic mass  flow constant for s team C2 0.4118 lbm*R^0.5/sec‐lbConvers ion constant C3 3600 sec/hrEnthalpy of Boi ler Feed Water h1 88 Btu/lbEnthalpy of Steam at Line  Pressure h2 1150 Btu/lbBoi ler combustion efficiency ηb 76.00%Line  Temperature  of Steam Ts 212 °FBoi ler feed water temperature Tw 120 °FLine  Pressure  of Steam p1 14.7 ps igGas  Rate  (OPTIONAL): Gc $0.70 /Therm <‐‐‐ OPTIONA

ID TAG Number Location/DescriptionDiameter of Steam Trap Orifice (in)

Annual Operating Hours 

of Steam System (hrs/yr)

Mass Flow of Steam Trap (lbm/yr)

Gas Savings (Therms/yr)

Gas Cost Savings ($/yr)

7048I663 Boi ler Room NE Corner 5/32 2,000 51,582 720.80 $5057048I664 Boi ler Room NE Corner 5/32 2,000 51,582 720.80 $5057048I665 Boi ler Room NW Corner 1/8 2,000 33,013 461.31 $3237048I666 Boi ler Room NW Corner 3/16 2,000 74,279 1,037.95 $727

0 0.00 $00 0.00 $00 0.00 $00 0.00 $0

Rebate available for adding insulation to existing bare pipe or replacing damaged existing insulationInsulating new pipes is not eligibleDocument status of pipe insulation (pictures) before and after repairProvide pipe insulation information (worksheet)Utilize insulation savings calculator software (available at www.illionisenergy.org)

Go to www.illinoisenergy.org

to find:Guidelines, Application, Worksheets for “Public Sector Natural Gas Boiler Tune-up Special Offering”

Steam Traps Spreadsheet

Pipe Insulation Savings Calculator

Applications will be accepted at the following address:

Energy Resources CenterBoiler Tune-Up Special Sale1309 South Halsted Street, Suite 221Chicago, Illinois 60607-5021

Email: boiler@uic.edu

Stefano Galiasso (312) 996-8646