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Industrial SPPI Partner Teaming Profile
Service/Product Provider
Industrial Partner
Accurate Air Engineering, Inc.
16207 Carmenita Road
Cerritos, CA 90703
Kraft Foods
1500 East Walnut Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
Business: Compressed Air Distributor / Consulting
Kyle Harris
Manager, Efficiency Services Division
Phone: 661-619-2470
Email: kharris@accurateair.com
Business: Food Processing
Robert Fowlkes
Facility Manager
Phone: 714-626-2728
Email: rfowlkes@kraft.com
Accurate Air Engineering helps Kraft save $50,000 with compressed air automation
Project Scope
Accurate Air Engineering reduced this Kraft plant's on-line compressed air horsepower requirements by
installing a compressed air management system, adding controlled storage, correcting pipe sizing, and
stabilizing the system pressure.
Project Summary
Accurate Air Engineering initially completed a compressed air assessment to explore opportunities to
save energy and improve reliability of the system. Multiple energy-saving scenarios were created and
presented to Kraft, including project scope, equipment, installation, and project savings. The chosen
scenario automated the air compressors so that cfm/kWwas maximized during all plant operating hours.
This turnkey project included all engineering, labor, commissioning, and training.
•	Energy Savings
$50,295 or 457,264 kWh/year, which equaled a 27% reduction in compressed air system energy
•	Investment
$85,000
•	Financial Return
1.7 years payback
•	Other Benefits
Reduced maintenance due to reduced run time, increased air dryer and filter life, and improved
reliability. System data have been collected with relative ease, allowing for integration of oil-free
air compressors.
Monitoring & Verifying Energy Savings
During the assessment phase, power and pressure trending was used to determine the baseline for the
planned retrofit. Comparisons after project completion confirmed savings and established new baselines
for future improvements.
Distinguishing Value
Accurate Air Engineering, Inc. stands behind its projects with excellent customer service,
professionalism, and continuous technical support. This commitment has assisted the plant in achieving
new energy and cost savings, utility incentives, and conversion to oil-free compressed air. Multiple
projects have demonstrated the effectiveness of compressed air retrofits.
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