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Mallinckrodt Chemical

Raleigh, NC

Scope of Work:

Armstrong Service developed, engineered, and installed (6) six Energy Conservation Projects at Mallinckrodt’s Acetaminophen Facility.

The projects were financed by Armstrong Service over a 5-year term. Armstrong Service provides monthly engineering review and maintenance support for the heat recovery and steam distribution systems.

Upgrade Projects:

  • Engineered and installed eleven (11) condensate contamination sensors/dump valves to dump condensate for boiler protection
  • Engineered and installed an automatic boiler blowdown system
  • Engineered and installed a D/A vent condenser
  • Engineered and installed air compressor heat recovery for boiler air preheat
  • Engineered and installed boiler oxygen trim controls
  • Implemented a steam trap optimization program

Time of Service:

5 year Engineering and Maintenance Term began in May 2000.

Benefits:

Armstrong Service projected annual savings of $364,000 for the projects, but Mallinckrodt was able to document in excess of $500,000 in energy savings. Financing, provided by Armstrong Service, enables savings to immediately offset costs and eliminate a large capital outlay.