Cost Savings Analysis

Fin Coil Recovery (FCR)

Data without a Cain System

• Combustion source:  500 HP Steam Boiler
• Heat Sink: Process Water  
• Waste Exhaust Temp:  400 °F
• Water Temp Inlet: 120 °F
• Btu/hr Burner Input: 20,922,000
• Fuel Type: Natural Gas
• O2 Content:  3%
• Excess Air: 18%
• Fuel Cost Per Therm:  $0.60
• Annual Operating Hours: 6,000
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Performance with a Cain System

• Boiler Feedwater Flow :  25 GPM
• Final Exhaust Temp: 268 °F
• Water Temp. Outlet:  168.61 °F
• Water Pressure Drop:  6.6 PSIG
• Exhaust Pressure Drop:  0.47 WC"
• Btu/hr Recovered:  608,396
• Total Cost:  $6,717