9 stuffing boxes were analyzed at A.W. Chesterton Co. Using freshwater instead of steam for flushing would save over 104,000 cubic meters of freshwater annually, reducing costs by over $111,000. Specifically, freshwater usage would decrease by over 104,000 cubic meters saving $115 per stuffing box. Reheating freshwater for flushing would consume over 81,000 tons of steam but save over $151,000. Energy usage would decrease by over 99,000 kWh saving $304 per stuffing box. Water treatment costs would be reduced by over $43,000. For more information on lowering flushing costs, visit Chesterton's website.
9 stuffing boxes were analyzed at A.W. Chesterton Co. Using freshwater instead of steam for flushing would save over 104,000 cubic meters of freshwater annually, reducing costs by over $111,000. Specifically, freshwater usage would decrease by over 104,000 cubic meters saving $115 per stuffing box. Reheating freshwater for flushing would consume over 81,000 tons of steam but save over $151,000. Energy usage would decrease by over 99,000 kWh saving $304 per stuffing box. Water treatment costs would be reduced by over $43,000. For more information on lowering flushing costs, visit Chesterton's website.
9 stuffing boxes were analyzed at A.W. Chesterton Co. Using freshwater instead of steam for flushing would save over 104,000 cubic meters of freshwater annually, reducing costs by over $111,000. Specifically, freshwater usage would decrease by over 104,000 cubic meters saving $115 per stuffing box. Reheating freshwater for flushing would consume over 81,000 tons of steam but save over $151,000. Energy usage would decrease by over 99,000 kWh saving $304 per stuffing box. Water treatment costs would be reduced by over $43,000. For more information on lowering flushing costs, visit Chesterton's website.
Number of Stuffing Boxes Annual Water Savings Annual Cost Savings Annual Cost Savings per Stuffing Box m³/yr USD USD ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cost of Freshwater: 0,01 USD/m³ Cost of Steam: 15 USD/tonne Cost of Steam: 15 USD/tonne Cost of Electrical Energy: 0,08 USD/kWh Cost of Treatment: 2,4 USD/m³
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For more information on how Chesterton can assist in lowering costs associated with flushing packings and seals, please visit our website at www.chesterton.com