Economic analysis of a microwave-vacuum grain drying system. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Mar 30 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:5343754

Wear, F C

For the analysis reported herein, a computer program was developed which analyzed the cash flow for a dryer installation in order to determine the break-even point and rate of return on investment. For a given market penetration scenario, it takes into account the number of dryers in use, first cost, the manufacturing experience curve, investment tax credits, changing electric energy costs, the per bushel-point charges for drying, and the expenses for installation, depreciation, man hours, electric energy, and income tax. A number of MIVAC and electric resistance configurations were analyzed to assess the comparative economic impact of these systems on the user of the dryer. Further analysis determined the economic effect upon the dryer manufacturer in terms of manufacturing and marketing risks and potential rate of investment return.

• Research Organization: McDonnell Aircraft Co., St. Louis, MO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CS40031
• OSTI ID: 5343754
• Report Number(s): DOE/CS/40031-T5; ON: DE84005834
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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