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Anonymous Poster	Calculating the $per/kw for a diesel generator. 09/10/2008 12:17 PM
	Hello all! Can anyone help me with my question I am confronted with regarding thecalculation for the cost of running a diesel generator versus buying from the grid? I do not know if my formula is complete or accurate? I have tried to calculate it but my numbers do not make sense. I am using the following equation: (Fuel $/gal) * ($ per/gal) + (anual service contract/8760) = Wattage "anual service contract price divided by 8760 to get the $per/hour" The utility is @ 0.09 kwh. ....Is this formula even close? Thank you for the help. Mike
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Anonymous Poster	#1 Re: Calculating the $per/kw for a diesel generator. 09/10/2008 12:20 PM
	It me again....I need to correct my posted formula: (Fuel $/gal) * (Gallons consumed) + (anual service contract/8760) = Wattage Thank you, Mike
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techno Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1024 Good Answers: 40	#2 In reply to #1 Re: Calculating the $per/kw for a diesel generator. 09/10/2008 1:32 PM
	Assuming the annual service contract includes any repairs, oil, filters etc The formula needs to be adjusted by the following. Total costs divide by total wattage (in kilowatts) will = the total cost per kilowatt __________________ Perfection is a subjective and abstract concept.
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Anonymous Poster	#3 In reply to #2 Re: Calculating the $per/kw for a diesel generator. 09/11/2008 12:26 AM
	Techno, The service is a flat price for the specified services to be preformed on a quarterly basis. Any additional service, beyond contract, required is T&M :) So i will break the anual contract down to hours. Thanks for your help! Take care.
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