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ROI Calculator (Torch)

This calculator estimates the ROI of one RASIRC Steamer replacing a Torch in the oxidation process. Simply review the defaults below and modify them as needed. Press the Calculate button to generate the ROI and summary of the total annual cost savings/product revenue enhancement.

Other ROI Calculator options: Bubbler or Catalytic System.

Wafer Processing

Process value/wafer: US Dollars
wafers/furnace run: wafers
Time to grow oxide: hours
Time to ramp up/down: hours

Process Gas Volumes and Power Consumption

Hydrogen (H2): slm
Oxygen (O2): slm
DI Water (H2O): slm
Electrical Power Required: kW
Compressed Dry Air: cfm

Costs

Hydrogen: US Dollars/cubic foot
Oxygen (O2): US Dollars/cubic foot
DI Water (H2O): US Dollars/gallon
CDA: US Dollars/cubic feet
Electricity: US Dollars/kW
Spares: US Dollars
 

Results: RASIRC Steamer ROI

ROI Period Weeks
Total Annual Cost Savings and Product Throughput Enhancement: US Dollars
Annual Utilities Cost Savings: US Dollars
Annual Product Throughput Enhancement: US Dollars

This calculator is based on H2 slm steam flow and provided for preliminary estimating purposes only. For a more detailed ROI calculation, contact RASIRC.

 


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