Custom Incentives: Tank Insulation Calculator

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The purpose of this spreadsheet is to determine the savings from insulating an existing, uninsulated tank that i
heated via natural gas fired equipment. The following steps outline the proper use of this form. Please note the
use of the word estimate as true savings will be evaluated after post installation M&V.

1. Enter all initial parameters on the "Tank Insulation Calculator" tab. The necessary items are highlighted in Bl
2. All required fields must be filled in for savings to be properly displayed.
3. The calculator uses meteorological data from the Chicago O'Hare weather station. If weather in your
location greatly differs from this location, contact technical support.
4. While there are drop down options for tank material, insulation material, and jacket material, any of these inp
more accurate.
5. If the efficiency of the equipment that heats the material in the tank is unknown, use a value of 80%
6. Ensure that upon completion of the calculation, no warnings appear on the screen.
7. For technical support on this tool contract Jeremy Selwyn: Jeremy.Selwyn@CLEAResult.com

Currently, this spreadsheet calculates the savings from installing insulation on a bare tank only. The spreadshe
with new insulation. For applications that differ from the parameters displayed in on the spreadsheet please co

Please Note: This calculator is used for estimating savings and does not guarantee the estimated incentive. Th
acceptable for the Nicor Gas Business Custom Program. However, the assumptions used by the applicant to c
Custom Incentive Program, which is solely responsible for the final determination of the annual energy savings
also reserves the right to require the applicant to conduct specific measurement and verification activities, inclu
the incentive payment on the results of these activities.

Email: CustomRebates@nicorgasrebates.com
Fax: 312.755.9028
Phone: 312.344.1520
Nicor Gas Business Custom Incentive Program
444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611
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are tank only. The spreadsheet does not calculate savings for replacing existing insulation
n the spreadsheet please contact technical support.

ee the estimated incentive. The methodology presented in this calculator is deemed

ns used by the applicant to calculate the annual savings will be reviewed by the Business
of the annual energy savings to be used in calculating the incentive amount. The Program
nd verification activities, including monitoring both before and after the retrofit, and to base
Custom Incentives: Tank
Insulation Calculator

Inputs

1. Tank Height: Ft
2. Tank Diameter: Ft
3. Tank Wall Thickness: Ft
4. Internal Tank Temperature: F
5. Tank Location (Select Option): Indoors
6. Avg. Indoor Ambient Temperature: F
7. Tank Base Material (Select Option) _None
8. Insulation Material (Select Option): _None
9. Insulation Thickness: Ft
10. Jacket Material (Select Option): _None
11. Heating Hours: Hrs.
12. Heater Efficiency: %

Outputs

Tank Surface Area: - Ft^2

Base Material Emissivity: -
Base Material Conductivity: - Btu/(Hr.*Ft^2*F)
Insulation Conductivity: - Btu/(Hr.*Ft^2*F)
Jacket Emissivity: -

Project Summary

Baseline Heat Loss: Therms

Proposed Heat Loss: Therms
Energy Savings: Therms/Yr.
Project Cost:
Incentive: $0
Energy Cost: $/Therm
Simple Payback: Years
 Optional R-Value Calculator
R-Value (Hr.*Ft^2*F)/Btu
Conductivity Btu/(Hr.*Ft^2*F)