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In their own words
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 At Novellus, we believe reducing energy consumption is everybody’s concern. It’s also good business sense, given that energy is a significant component of operating costs, and improvements can yield immediate results.
Mike Halvorson
Facilities Manager Tualatin
Novellus Systems, Inc.
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High-technology company strives for energy leadership.
Mike Halvorson, Novellus Systems, Inc.
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Novellus Systems, Inc., is a leader in advanced manufacturing equipment for the global semiconductor industry, so it’s no stranger to competition. Now the company is staking out a leadership position in energy efficiency,
as well.
Facilities Manager Mike Halvorson is overseeing a multi-phase energy management upgrade. Novellus recently installed a variable frequency drive on a cooling tower at the company’s Tualatin campus as part of the production facility’s chilled water system.
Real-life results at Novellus
Measures implemented
- Variable frequency drive installed on one of two cooling tower fans
- High-efficiency motor
- Software to optimize chiller loading and condenser water temperature
Estimated annual energy savings
Financial incentives
Project costs
Payback after incentives and tax credits
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