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User Inputs
 Ice Machine Performance  (Based on ARI Standard 810. Click here for the ARI Ice Machine Database)
  Condenser Type   Air Cooled
  Water Cooled
[Default]  [Help]
  Ice Harvest Rate   lbs/d [Default]  [Help]
  Energy Consumption   kWh/100lb [Default]  [Help]
  Potable Water Consumption   gal/100lbs [Default]  [Help]
  Condenser Cooling Water Consumption   gal/100lbs [Default]  [Help]
 Ice Machine Usage
  Pounds of Ice Made per Day   lbs/day [Default]  [Help]
  Operating Days per Year   d/year [Default]  [Help]
 Utility Cost and Lifespan
  Electric Cost per kWh   $/kWh [Default]  [Help]
  Electric Demand Charge per kW   $/kW [Default]  [Help]
  Water/Sewer Cost per CCF (100 ft3)   $/CCF [Default]  [Help]
  Lifespan of Ice Maker in Years   years [Default]  [Help]
  Discount Rate   %/year [Default]  [Help]
  [Default All]
Results: Energy Cost
   Base Efficiency Air Cooled Machine [About] User
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Ice Machine
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High Efficiency Air Cooled Machine [About]
 Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)      
 Probable Contribution to Demand (kW)  [Help]      
 Annual Water Consumption (gal)      
 Annual Energy Cost $ $ $
 Annual Water Cost $ $ $
 Lifetime Energy Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
 Lifetime Water Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
Input Additional Costs (Optional)
 Maintenance Costs per Year  [Help] $ $ $
 Initial Cost of Ice Machine $ $ $
Results: Total Cost
 Lifetime Energy Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
 Lifetime Water Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
 Lifetime Maintenance Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
 Initial Cost of Ice Machine $ $ $
 Total Cost $ $ $
Optional: Name for Printed Results: