In this scenario for a typical boiler system, enter the cycles of concentration to see the water and energy savings, and CO2 emissions reductions that are possible.
* Assumptions
Baseline Cycles of Concentration: 15
Steam rate: 125,000 lbs/hr
Fuel Type: Natural gas
Fuel price: $8.50 / MMBTU
Boiler efficiency: 79%
Operating 360 days/year
Operating pressure: 150 PSI
No superheat
Condensate return: 50%
Water cost: $4.50/1,000 gallons
Sewer cost: $2.50/1,000 gallons
Make-up water temp: 65°F
Condensate return temp: 180°F
Steam rate: 125,000 lbs/hr
Fuel Type: Natural gas
Fuel price: $8.50 / MMBTU
Boiler efficiency: 79%
Operating 360 days/year
Operating pressure: 150 PSI
No superheat
Condensate return: 50%
Water cost: $4.50/1,000 gallons
Sewer cost: $2.50/1,000 gallons
Make-up water temp: 65°F
Condensate return temp: 180°F
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