Air Compressor - Power Cost per Year
Yearly power cost for operating an air compressor based on compressor power, electricity rates, operating hours, and motor efficiency.
Air Compressor - Power Cost per Year
Calculate the yearly power costs for operating an air compressor using the formula:
C = Pbhp × 0.746 × ckWh × hyear / μ
Where:
- C = Total power costs per year (USD or actual currency)
- Pbhp = Compressor power (bhp)
- ckWh = Cost per kWh (USD or actual currency)
- hyear = Operating hours per year (h)
- μ = Motor efficiency
Cost Distribution:
- Power costs: 60-70% of total operating costs
- Fixed costs: 10-20% of total operating costs
- Other costs: 15-25% of total operating costs