PBG Denver Water Reclaim System – Reduce annual consumption by ten percent (10%). It was determined that due to the PBG Denver facilities annual case production, that 10% was a good target for savings. Action Plan for achieving 10% water savings Water meters were installed at all critical process points around the PBG Denver facility. If a meter could not be installed between or at a process point, water was collected and measured by weight. An excel file was created for inputting daily values of water consumption at each process via installed meters. Using this excel file, monetary values were assigned to consumption via utilities’ bill. (Appendix C) Based on case production and water exiting PBG facility via drain, values were assigned to waste water, both volume and monetary. walkthrough was completed, educating project team on processes and general flows of water, both to production and to drain. Process maps were drafted referencing measured consumption at each critical point and identifying flows of water in and out of PBG facility. (Appendix B) Brainstorming session was executed with PBG plant manager, facilities, processes, and quality control personnel. Large Post-It notes and facility maps were used to help personnel and project team track conversations and areas of interest. Revised process maps were drafted depicting project teams suggestions for conserving water. Based on the brainstorming session, it was determined that reclaiming and reusing grey water was the best plan of attack. Grey water would be pumped for its source to storage takes where it would take call from other processes suitable for using such grey water (i.e. truck wash). (Appendix B) Local third party contractor was contacted to bid proposed changes. Third party’s bid allowed project team to determine parts needed for the changes, time involved in implementing the changes, and most importantly, costs involved. 6.24% Total Water Savings
PBG Denver – Water Reclaim System Reduce annual consumption by ten percent (10%). It was determined that due to the PBG Denver facilities annual case production, that 10% was a good target for savings. Action Plan for achieving 10% water savings Water meters were installed at all critical process points around the PBG Denver facility. If a meter could not be installed between or at a process point, water was collected and measured by weight. An excel file was created for inputting daily values of water consumption at each process via installed meters. Using this excel file, monetary values were assigned to consumption via utilities’ bill. (Appendix C) Based on case production and water exiting PBG facility via drain, values were assigned to waste water, both volume and monetary. walkthrough was completed, educating project team on processes and general flows of water, both to production and to drain. Process maps were drafted referencing measured consumption at each critical point and identifying flows of water in and out of PBG facility. (Appendix B) Brainstorming session was executed with PBG plant manager, facilities, processes, and quality control personnel. Large Post-It notes and facility maps were used to help personnel and project team track conversations and areas of interest. Revised process maps were drafted depicting project teams suggestions for conserving water. Based on the brainstorming session, it was determined that reclaiming and reusing grey water was the best plan of attack. Grey water would be pumped for its source to storage takes where it would take call from other processes suitable for using such grey water (i.e. truck wash). (Appendix B) Local third party contractor was contacted to bid proposed changes. Third party’s bid allowed project team to determine parts needed for the changes, time involved in implementing the changes, and most importantly, costs involved. Total Water Savings 6.24%
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