US Cremation Equipment – Sierra-300 Model

Operational Cost Estimate

Assumed:
Natural Gas Cost (NG) ………………………………….….……. $1.00 Therm (100,000 Btu)
Liquid Petroleum Gas Cost (LPG) …………………….…….. $2.00 Gallon (110,000 Btu)
Processing Rate of the Classic ……………..………………... 75 lbs/hr
After-Burner Operating Temperature ……………..……. 1600˚F

There are a variety of factors that may influence your actual cost of operation,
such as: cost of fuel, hours of continuous operation, BTU values of all materials to
be consumed, operator procedures, etc., however this calculation will provide you
with a reasonable estimate to use in preparing your business plan.

1. Total Burner Capacity ……………………………………...……….…. 1,500,000 Btu/hr

2. Typical Fuel Flow Through Burners ………..……..………….….. 65% of capacity

3. Average Fuel Use ………………..…………………….……………….…. 975,000 Btu/hr

4. Average Therms (NG) Consumed ……… 9.5/hr = $9.50/hr

Average Gallons (LPG) Consumed ……. 8.8/hr = $17.60/hr

$9.50 Natural Gas Cost per Hour ÷ 75 lbs/hr = $0.13 cents/lb

$17.60 Propane Gas Cost per Hour ÷ 75 lbs/hr = $0.23 cents/lb

Rev: 1/2016