Table 1.
Investment and operating costs for ozone, electrolysis and GAC in US Dollars (USD).
| Equipment | Ozone | Electrolysis | GAC | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core technology | ||||
| Price (USD) | 350 | 1100 | 6 | |
| Lifespan (d) | 1095 | 800 | 365 | |
| Power (W) | 10 | 30.5 | ||
| ON time (h/d) | 24 | 20 | ||
| Water recirculation pump | ||||
| Price (USD) | 12 | 12 | ||
| Lifespan (d) | 1095 | 1095 | ||
| Power (W) | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| ON time (h/d) | 24 | 24 | ||
| Aeration pump | ||||
| Price (USD) | 30 | |||
| Lifespan (d) | 1095 | |||
| Power (W) | 3.5 | |||
| ON time (h/d) | 24 | |||
| Capital cost (USD/d) | 0.36 | 1.39 | 0.02 | ∑Pricei/Lifespani |
| Avg. power (Wh/d) | 408 | 694 | 0 | ∑Poweri ∙ ON timei |
| Energy costs (USD/d) | 0.1 | 0.17 | 0 | ∑Poweri ∙ ON timei ∙ elec. price |
| Total costs (USD/d) | 0.46 | 1.56 | 0.02 |