Steam Operating Cost Calculator
Convert process steam demand into monthly tonnes, annual utility cost and steam cost per accepted kilogram.
Estimate the operating cost of process steam
Convert average steam demand and operating schedule into monthly tonnes of steam, generation cost and optional cost per kilogram of accepted product.
Who should use this calculator?
Thermal-process plants
Estimate steam cost for cookers, blanchers, smokehouses and heating systems.
Utility managers
Compare production schedules and steam-generation cost assumptions.
Project teams
Transfer steam requirements into equipment payback and product costing.
Monthly steam cost = kg/h x hours x days x loss allowance / 1,000 x cost per tonne
Build the steam cost correctly
Fuel and water
Include fuel, feedwater, treatment chemicals and blowdown losses.
Boiler operation
Labor, maintenance, inspection, electricity and depreciation may be material.
Condensate recovery
Returned hot condensate can reduce water, chemical and fuel requirements.
Steam operating cost FAQ
Is fuel cost the same as generated steam cost?
No. Steam cost should include boiler efficiency and other generation expenses.
Should startup steam be included?
Yes. Add it through the average demand or a suitable operating allowance.
Does this calculate boiler efficiency?
No. Enter a verified cost per tonne or calculate it from a complete boiler cost model.