How to estimate the price of high-pressure steam? For example, how much does steam at 6 MPa cost per ton?

There are people specialized in accounting, so you don’t need to worry about it; you just need to know the amount of wear and tear

Can AspenPLUS be used for calculations?

There is no fixed formula for this; generally, there are accounting staff for this purpose, such as those employed in power plants. Prices also vary from city to city, and they are generally announced by the price control authorities. In 2000, the selling price per ton of industrial steam supplied by Beijing Thermal Group was 80 yuan. In 2003, the steam price for industrial users in Dalian was 160 yuan per ton, while it was 190 yuan per ton for non-industrial users. In 2008, the price of steam for industrial use in Suzhou was 193 yuan per ton, and 243 yuan per ton for domestic use. There are many factors involved in this cost; for example, whether the steam source comes from a thermal power plant or a direct steam plant, and whether the fuel is coal or natural gas – these factors make a significant difference. Generally, the north is more suitable than the south. The higher the pressure, the higher the cost.

I just saw a method for estimation: first, determine the steam pressure; then calculate the heat required in the liquid phase and the gas phase to reach that pressure. Next, divide this total heat by the heat release value of natural gas, which is around 8500; then divide by the efficiency of the furnace, which is about 85%. Finally, multiply by the cost of natural gas, for example 6 CNY/Nm3, to obtain an approximate estimate

I specifically checked as you suggested, and it’s more or less the same – it’s a base price calculated based on fuel costs. It also involves labor, management, pipeline losses, and so on. Subsidies also need to be taken into consideration. It is recommended that the original poster not rely on estimates, as the differences can be quite large.

I specifically checked as you suggested, and it’s more or less the same – it’s a base price calculated based on fuel costs. It also involves labor, management, pipeline losses, and so on. Subsidies also need to be taken into consideration. It is recommended that the original poster not rely on estimates, as the differences can be quite large.

Process software cannot calculate it; financial software is needed for that, although manual calculation is also possible.

It can’t be estimated this way; it’s too rough. The price requires cost analysis by financial staff; standard coal and labor costs account for the largest portion. Is power being generated? Wait, there are many influencing factors. Steam at 6 MPa costs approximately between 180 and 300 yuan per ton. The simplest and most straightforward method is to refer to the steam supply prices of similar local facilities as indicated by the local price authority, and then determine a price after analyzing the steam costs of one’s own facility.

The cost of power plants is generally below 90