RE:Torch electrical consumption From Sweden report, the operating cost for existing disel fuel and Plasma Torch comparession, plus ESG funding from Government around the world. Page 19, Table 2, 31.5% annual saving for 2 MW Torch.
Table 2.1: Annual operating costs for a 2 MW fuel oil burner and air plasma torch.
Costs Fuel oil burner Plasma torch
Fuel oil cost ($ 0.5/l) $ 923 000 $ 0
Electricity cost ($ 0.03/kWh) $ 9000 $ 600 000
Replacement parts cost $ 0 $ 38 000
Total cost $ 932 000 $ 638 000