Demonstrating an Optimized Compressed Air Energy System at the Sun-Maid Raisins Facility
Summary
SCH Number
2019038207
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Demonstrating an Optimized Compressed Air Energy System at the Sun-Maid Raisins Facility
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/11/2019
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to install and demonstrate an optimized compressed air system at a raisin production facility. The optimized compressed air system will feature a unique energy efficient centrifugal compressor and heat recovery technology resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and operating costs at the raisin production facility.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Uy
Agency Name
CA Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Name
Agency Name
Sun-Maid Growers of California
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Kingsburg
Counties
Fresno
Cross Streets
13525 S Bethel Ave
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S: 15301,15303
Reasons for Exemption
This project will install an optimized compressed air system at the Sun-Maid Raisins processing facility in Kingsburg, CA. This project will involve minor alteration of existing mechanical equipment at an existing food processing facility and will result in negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The optimized compressed air system consists of air compressors, air dryers, air storage tanks, heat exchangers, and associated control systems. The materials used to construct the system are chemically inert, not hazardous to human health, and do not have a significant effect on the environment. The systems purchased have safety certifications in compliance with relevant codes and standards. In addition, all required permits for installation and operation of the system will be obtained prior to system installation and demonstration. The demonstrations will not have a significant impact on local air quality, noise, or traffic, and is expected to reduce local criteria pollutant emissions. For these reasons, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and falls under the categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R. § 15301.
This project involves the construction, location, and installation of new, small facilities, structures, and equipment. In order to perform the demonstration, the system must be installed at the demonstration site. The installation will require minimal construction activity. The equipment will be placed adjacent to the facility on existing concrete pads. It is possible additional small concrete pads will be poured. This.minimal construction is well within the size limits listed in the examples given in 14 C.C.R. § 15303 (e.g., it is less than a single-family residence, duplex, and the 2,500 square feet- or 10,000 square feet in urban areas - for a store, motel, office, restaurant, or similar structure). This construction will not have a significant impact on local air quality, noise, or traffic and will not induce additional operations at the site. For these
reasons, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and falls under the categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R. § 15303.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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