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Introduction
BTU/kWh
Miles/gallon
What is Efficiency?
Efficiency is a ratio of the useful energy output
by the system to the energy input to the system.
Mathematically:
$xxxx.xx/year
LETS FIND
OUT!!!!
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Cost= $9,493.65
Power Plant Heat Rate &
Efficiency
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Efficienc
y % (1100)
1/2% increase =
savings of
$351,265
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Plant Costs
So how much money is this leak costing you?
Average steam leaks at power plants cause a loss
in heat rate of about 75 BTU/kW-hr.
$712,023.75/yea
r
Power Plant Heat Rate &
Efficiency
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Questions
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