Table 13.
Summary of economic analysis of different SFE system for L2 operating condition.
| Component | SFE 5 L | SFE 50 L | SFE 500 L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale-up validation (S/F) | Scale-up prediction | Scale-up prediction | |
| Total capital investment | USD 258,537 | USD 4.20 million | USD 18.89 million |
| Annual production | 127 kg | 2,443 kg | 12,080 kg |
| Annual total product cost (CTPC), at full capacity (except for SFE 5 L) | USD 100,000 | USD 1.12 million | USD 5.28 million |
| Total depreciation | USDD 26,806 | USD 315,841 | USD 1.63 million |
| Return on investment, ROI | 0.37 | 0.56 | 0.63 |
| Average net return, Rn,ave | USD 29,268 | USD 1.26 million | USD 6.92 million |
| Payback period, PBP | 1.96 year | 1.16 year | 1.17 year |
| Net present value, NPV | USD 185,366 | USD 5.45 million | USD 29.95 million |
| Discounted cash flow rate of return, DCFRR | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.59 |