Wind systems life cycle cost analysis: a description and users manual. [LIFECC]

Technical Report · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6490843· OSTI ID:6490843

Sherman, J. M.; Gresham, M. S.; Fergason, D. L.

This report describes the LIFECC computer program developed for the purpose of calculating the cost of energy produced by wind systems according to the principles of life cycle costing (LCC). Following a brief explanation of the LCC concept and its advantages, input variables to the program and their importance to various program users, including manufacturers and designers, utilities, various institutions and consumers, are explained. A detailed user's guide to the program is then provided, together with a sensitivity analysis which discusses the impact of key variables on wind system cost of energy and the importance of cash flow to the wind system purchaser. Sample cases of program output and an LIFECC program listing are provided.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP03533
• OSTI ID: 6490843
• Report Number(s): RFP-3448; ON: DE83008769
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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170400* -- Wind Energy-- Economic
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& Business Aspects
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COMPUTER CODES
COST
DECISION MAKING
DEPRECIATION
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FINANCING
FORTRAN
INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS
L CODES
LIFE-CYCLE COST
MACHINERY
OPERATING COST
POWER SYSTEMS
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
PUBLIC UTILITIES
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
SERVICE LIFE
TAXES
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
WIND TURBINES