Mechanical Insulation Appraisal · Preliminary Report

Minnesota Veteran's Home - Bldg 16

Engineered findings from a NAIMA 3E Plus walk-down assessment. 11 items inventoried across 2 systems · estimated $1,599/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
$1,599/yr
Energy cost reduction from upgrades
Current Operating Cost
$1,756/yr
Inventoried surface annual cost
Upgraded Operating Cost
$157/yr
After insulation improvements
Cost Reduction
91.0%
Operating cost decrease
Heat Flow Reduction
191,596kBtu/yr
191.6 MMBtu/yr saved
CO₂ Reduction
12.66MT/yr
Metric tons per year
NOₓ Reduction
55.9lbs/yr
Pounds per year
Items Assessed
11items
Across 2 systems
Annual Operating Cost Comparison
Current (As-Found)
$1,756
per year
→
After Upgrade
$157
per year

Upgrading the insulation on the 11 identified items would result in estimated annual energy cost savings of $1,599/yr, a reduction in heat flow of 191,596 kBtu/yr, a reduction in CO₂ emissions of 12.66 MT/yr, and a reduction in NOₓ emissions of 55.9 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
$7,995
Cumulative cost avoidance
5-Year Heat Flow Saved
958MMBtu
Cumulative thermal savings
5-Year CO₂ Avoided
63.3MT
Equivalent to ~2 cars off the road/yr
Environmental Impact

Emissions reductions achieved through insulation upgrades.

CO₂ Reduction
12.66MT/yr
Metric tons carbon dioxide
NOₓ Reduction
55.9lbs/yr
Pounds nitrogen oxides
Equivalent Cars Removed
~2/yr
Based on avg 4.6 MT CO₂/car/yr
Heat Flow Saved
191.6MMBtu/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.

114239

· Mechanical room · Ref: 114239
Infrared
IR: Ref 114239 - IR
Ref 114239 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 114239 - VIS
Ref 114239 - VIS

114333

· Mechanical room · Ref: 114333
Infrared
IR: Ref 114333 - IR
Ref 114333 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 114333 - VIS
Ref 114333 - VIS

114755

· Mechanical room · Ref: 114755
Infrared
IR: Ref 114755 - IR
Ref 114755 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 114755 - VIS
Ref 114755 - VIS

VA 103

Pipe · Mechanical room · Ref: 114059
Infrared
IR: Ref 114059 - IR
Ref 114059 - IR
Visible
VIS: Ref 114059 - VIS
Ref 114059 - VIS
Parameters & Methodology

Project-specific inputs and calculation methodology.

Project Parameters
Boiler Efficiency80%
Hours of Operation8,760 hrs/yr
Ambient Temperature75 °F
Wind Speed0 mph
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Fuel Cost$6.85/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.