Table 1:
Monthly cost for each source (in ₹)
| 500 LPM PSA plant (24 h on electricity) | LMO | Jumbo cylinders refilled by third-party vendor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume of Oxygen (m3) | 21,600 | 21,600 | 21,600 (~3085 cylinders) |
| Electricity cost (₹/month) | 255,477 | NA | NA |
| CMC cost (₹/month) | 45,833 | 0 | 0 |
| HR cost (₹/month) | 36,000 | 36,000 | 36,000 |
| Oxygen testing cost (₹/month) | 5,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Procurement cost (₹/month) | 0 | 853,200 | 1,038,867 |
| Total cost (₹/month) | 342,311 | 889,200 | 1,074,867 |
LPM – Litres Per Minute; PSA – Pressure Swing Adsorption; LMO – Liquid Medical Oxygen; NA – Not Applicable; CMC – Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC); HR – Human Resource