Water-Cooled vs Air-Cooled TCO Calculator

Estimate lifetime cost difference from your own load and power rate. Basis: csemag plant figures (0.85 vs 1.5 kW/ton).

Cooling load (tons)

Electricity rate ($/kWh)

Run hours / day

Operating days / year

Average load factor (%)

Analysis period (years)

Model uses ~0.85 kW/ton (water-cooled plant) vs ~1.5 kW/ton (air-cooled) — Consulting-Specifying Engineer. Upfront delta ~$400/ton (water ~$1,700 vs air ~$1,300). Excludes cooling-tower makeup water, sewer, and chemical treatment, which offset part of the energy saving. Directional estimate only, not a Koven Air guarantee.

Water-Cooled vs Air-Cooled TCO Calculator

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