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Steam Cost Calculation Guide

Calculating steam cost involves considering factors such as fuel costs, boiler efficiency, steam production rate, and operating hours. The general formula to estimate steam cost is: Steam Cost = (Fuel Cost per Unit of Energy) x (Steam Output Rate) / (Boiler Efficiency). This calculates the steam cost based on the fuel cost per unit of energy used, the steam output rate of the boiler, and the efficiency of the boiler. An example is provided to demonstrate calculating steam cost using the formula given specific values for fuel cost, steam output rate, and boiler efficiency.

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Steam Cost Calculation Guide

Calculating steam cost involves considering factors such as fuel costs, boiler efficiency, steam production rate, and operating hours. The general formula to estimate steam cost is: Steam Cost = (Fuel Cost per Unit of Energy) x (Steam Output Rate) / (Boiler Efficiency). This calculates the steam cost based on the fuel cost per unit of energy used, the steam output rate of the boiler, and the efficiency of the boiler. An example is provided to demonstrate calculating steam cost using the formula given specific values for fuel cost, steam output rate, and boiler efficiency.

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Calculating steam cost involves considering several factors, such as fuel costs, boiler efficiency, steam

production rate, and operating hours. Here's a general formula to estimate steam cost:

Steam Cost = (Fuel Cost per Unit of Energy) x (Steam Output Rate) / (Boiler Efficiency)

Let's break down the formula and calculate each component:

1. Fuel Cost per Unit of Energy: Determine the cost of the fuel required to produce one unit of
energy. This could be in terms of dollars per kilowatt-hour (kWh), dollars per British thermal unit
(BTU), or any other appropriate unit.

2. Steam Output Rate: Measure the rate at which steam is produced by the boiler. This is typically
expressed in terms of pounds per hour (lb/hr) or kilograms per hour (kg/hr).

3. Boiler Efficiency: Determine the efficiency of the boiler, which is the ratio of the useful energy
output (steam) to the energy input (fuel). Boiler efficiency is usually expressed as a percentage.

Let's consider an example:

Suppose the fuel cost is $3.50 per million BTU (MBTU), the steam output rate is 10,000 lb/hr, and the
boiler efficiency is 80%.

1. Convert the fuel cost to the appropriate unit. Let's assume the steam output rate is in pounds per
hour (lb/hr), and the fuel cost is given per MBTU. Since 1 MBTU is equivalent to 1,000,000 BTU, the
fuel cost per pound can be calculated as follows:

Fuel Cost per Pound = (Fuel Cost per MBTU) / (Number of BTUs in a pound)

= ($3.50 / 1,000,000 BTU) / (BTU per pound)

2. Calculate the steam cost using the formula:

Steam Cost = (Fuel Cost per Pound) x (Steam Output Rate) / (Boiler Efficiency)

Remember to convert the steam output rate to pounds per hour if necessary.
This calculation will provide you with an estimate of the cost of steam production. Keep in mind that
this is a simplified approach, and actual costs may vary based on specific factors and conditions in
your system.

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