Energy Cost Savings Model
Calculation of ROI
Instructions: Please describe a specific piece of equipment or your entire operation by providing the information required in the grey boxes. Click the "Calculate" button at the bottom to see the energy savings advantage and potential cost savings. Change your conditions or select different hydraulic fluid alternatives to calculate the advantages in terms of energy efficiency. NOTE: Please use decimal points, rather than commas, in both english and metric calculations.
Hydraulic Systems Energy and Cost Savings Model
Measurement Units
Number of Equipment Units Using Hydraulic Fluid Power
Pump Type
Gear
Vane
Piston
Hydraulic Pumps in Service
Number of Hours at Full Load per Day
Number of Days of Operation per Year
Typical % of Annual Oil Purchase used for Top-Up
Labor Time for Each Oil Change (hours)
Total Downtime to Change Oil in an Equipment Unit (hours of lost production) (cost/hour)
Hydraulic Fluid grade used in Winter/Fall
Hydraulic Fluid grade used in Summer/Spring
ISO Grade
Target VI
Total Dollars Saved
Percent ofTotal Savings
%
MEHF Average Annual Energy Efficiency Advantage
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