OVERVIEW - 3000 CORD CAPACITY
Comparing the 6 different solutions for drying 3000 cords of firewood from fresh split to about 20%

These production is based on operating the kilns at:
100% for 4 month
67% for 4 month
33% for 4 month



INVESTMENT & COST PER BUNDLE OVERVIEW
 

Total
Investment
in equipment

Cost per cord
incl payments
for equipment

Cost per cord
not counting
paying for equipment

Container based 6 cord firewood kiln using
wood waste heating with hot water stove.

No point

No point

No Point

Large 20 cord firewood kiln with wood waste heating system
using low pressure steam or pressurized hot water coil

$864000

$97

$30

Large 20 cord firewood kiln using
wood waste heating with hot water stove

$1076600

$110

$31

MiniQuick 6 cord firewood kiln heated with LP gas

$360500

$112

$84

MiniQuick 6 cord firewood kiln heated with Natural gas

$360500

$70

$42

MiniQuick 6 cord firewood kiln heated with wood waste

$474250

$69

$32

 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

There is one choice that make the most long term sense and will shield you from rising energy prices:
MINIQUICK FIREWOOD KILN WITH WOOD WASTE HEATING AND LONG LOADING CONVEYOR.


MINIQUICK WITH WOOD WASTE HEATING (5 KILNS)
Specifications for this system:
Firewood kiln: Five MiniQuick 6 cord firewood kilns.
Firewood basket: 15 sets of firewood baskets (3 sets per kiln = 180 half cord baskets).
Heating system: Included in MiniQuick.
Fuel system: Wood waste to be loaded every 9-13 hours.
Drying temperature: Supply=250F
Drying time: 2 days



OPERATING COST PER CORD
     
Monthly lease payment based on 60month and 6% interest. Between $9170/month US$/yr

110040.00

Labor to load and unload - 1 hour at $45.00 per cycle (3000/6 x 45) US$/yr

22500.00

Labor cost for operating kiln (3 hr x $15 for loading bins/paperwork) (3000/6 x 3 x 15) US$/yr

22500.00

Fuel costs based on 50% waste from splitting and 50% purchased at $80 per cord.
Approx 1 to 1.5 cord per load: 3000 / 6 = 200 loads x (1.25 cord x 50% x $80)
US$/yr

25000.00

6KW per hour x 48 hours = 288 KW x $0.12/kw =35 per load x 500 loads US$/yr

17500.00

Maintenance costs estimated at $15 per load. (3000 / 6 x 15) US$/yr

7500.00

Total annual cost for heat treating and drying 3000 cords of firewood. US$/yr

205040.00

     
Total cost per cord with capital costs (205040 / 3000) US$

68.34

     
Cost per cord without capital costs ($95000 / 3000) US$

31.67

 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

 


Investment for 5 MiniQuick firewood kiln with wood waste heating and 3 sets of baskets per kiln.
Five MiniQuick standard model with wood waste heating and long conveyor with USDA upgrade US$

274750.00

15 sets of firewood baskets. (180 half cord baskets)
US$

121500.00

Installation with foundation and wiring ($10000 per kiln) US$

50000.00

 
 
Total investment before freight US$

436250.00

     
Freight estimated to be 700 miles of 10 loads: US$

28000.00

     
Total investment delivered 700 miles from Burgaw, NC US$

474250.00

     
Monthly payments based on 6% interest and 60 month payment plan = US$ 9170 per month.
 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.



MINIQUICK WITH NATURAL GAS HEAT (5 KILNS)
Specifications for this system:
Firewood kiln: Five MiniQuick 6 cord firewood kilns.
Firewood basket: 15 sets of firewood baskets  (3 sets per kiln = 180 half cord baskets).
Heating system: Natural gas burner installed on MiniQuick kiln.
Fuel system: Natural gas at $7 per million btu
Drying temperature: Supply=250F
Drying time: 2 days


OPERATING COST PER CORD
     
Monthly lease payment based on 60month and 6% interest. Between $6970/month US$/yr

83640.00

Labor to load and unload - 1 hour at $45.00 per cycle (3000/6 x 45) US$/yr

22500.00

Labor cost for operating kiln (1 hr x $15 for loading bins/paperwork) (3000/6 x 1 x 15) US$/yr

7500.00

Fuel costs based on 3000000 btu/cord at $8.00 per million btu (NATURAL GAS)
3000 cord x 3mmbtu x $8
US$/yr

72000.00

6KW per hour x 48 hours = 288 KW x $0.12/kw =35 per load x 500 loads US$/yr

17500.00

Maintenance costs estimated at $10 per load. (3000 / 6 x 10) US$/yr

5000.00

Total annual cost for heat treating and drying 1200 cords of firewood. US$/yr

208140.00

     
Total cost per cord (208140 / 3000) with capital costs
US$

69.40

     
Cost per cord without capital costs ($124500 / 3000) US$

41.50

 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

 


Investment for 5 MiniQuick firewood kiln with gas heating and 3 sets of baskets per kiln.
Five MiniQuick standard model with wood waste heating and long conveyor with USDA upgrade US$

161000.00

15 sets of firewood baskets. (180 half cord baskets) US$

121500.00

Installation with foundation and wiring ($10000 per kiln) US$

50000.00

 
 
Total investment before freight US$

332500.00

     
Freight estimated to be 700 miles of 10 loads: US$

28000.00

     
Total investment delivered 700 miles from Burgaw, NC US$

360500.00

     
Monthly payments based on 6% interest and 60 month payment plan = US$ 6970 per month.
 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.


MINIQUICK WITH LP GAS HEAT (5 KILNS)
Specifications for this system:
Firewood kiln: Five MiniQuick 6 cord firewood kilns.
Firewood basket: 15 sets of firewood baskets (3 sets per kiln = 180 half cord baskets).
Heating system: LP gas burner installed on MiniQuick kiln.
Fuel system: LP gas at $22 per million btu ($2 per gallon)
Drying temperature: Supply=250F
Drying time: 2 days


OPERATING COST PER CORD
     
Monthly lease payment based on 60month and 6% interest. Between $6970/month US$/yr

83640.00

Labor to load and unload - 1 hour at $45.00 per cycle (3000/6 x 45) US$/yr

22500.00

Labor cost for operating kiln (1 hr x $15 for loading bins/paperwork) (3000/6 x 1 x 15) US$/yr

7500.00

Fuel costs based on 3000000 btu/cord at $22.00 per million btu (NATURAL GAS)
3000 cord x 3mmbtu x $22
US$/yr

198000.00

6KW per hour x 48 hours = 288 KW x $0.12/kw =35 per load x 500 loads US$/yr

17500.00

Maintenance costs estimated at $10 per load. (3000 / 6 x 10) US$/yr

5000.00

Total annual cost for heat treating and drying 1200 cords of firewood. US$/yr

334140.00

     
Total cost per cord (334140 / 3000) with capital costs
US$

111.38

     
Cost per cord without capital costs ($250500 / 3000) US$

83.50

 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

 


Investment for 5 MiniQuick firewood kiln with gas heating and 3 sets of baskets per kiln.
Five MiniQuick standard model with wood waste heating and long conveyor with USDA upgrade US$

161000.00

15 sets of firewood baskets. (180 half cord baskets) US$

121500.00

Installation with foundation and wiring ($10000 per kiln) US$

50000.00

 
 
Total investment before freight US$

332500.00

     
Freight estimated to be 700 miles of 4 loads: US$

28000.00

     
Total investment delivered 700 miles from Burgaw, NC US$

360500.00

     
Monthly payments based on 6% interest and 60 month payment plan = US$ 6970 per month.
 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

HOT WATER FIREWOOD KILN (5 X 20 CORD KILN CHAMBERS)
Specifications for this system:
Firewood kiln: Five 20 cord firewood kilns with hot water coils
Firewood basket: 8 sets of firewood baskets per kiln (1.5 sets per kiln = 400 half cord baskets).
Heating system: Sawdust wood waste boiler with automatic feed 3 million btu/hr.
Fuel system: Sawdust or wood chip wood waste from outside source.
Drying temperature: Supply=170F
Drying time: 5-7 days

OPERATING COST PER CORD
     
Monthly lease payment based on 60month and 6% interest. Between $19600/month US$/yr

235200.00

Labor to load and unload - 3 hour at $45.00 per cycle (3000/20 x 45 x 3) US$/yr

20250.00

Labor cost for operating kiln (2 hr x $15 for loading bins/paperwork) (3000/20 x 1 x 15) US$/yr

15000.00

Fuel costs based on 100% waste purchased from outside (sawdust of mulch)
Approx 3 cord of sawdust per load: 3000 / 20 = 150 loads x (3 cord x 100% x $50)
US$/yr

22500.00

12KW per hour x 144 hours = 1728 KW x $0.12/kw =207 per load x 150 loads US$/yr

31050.00

Maintenance costs estimated at $20 per load. (3000 / 20 x 30) US$/yr

4500.00

Total annual cost for heat treating and drying 3000 cords of firewood. US$/yr

328500.00

     
Total cost per cord (328500 / 3000) including cost of baskets.
US$

109.50

     
Cost per cord without capital costs ($93300 / 3000) US$

31.10

 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

 


Investment for Five 20 m3 firewood kiln with wood waste heating from 3 million btu automated saw dust burner/ boiler and 2 sets of baskets per kiln.
Five 20 cord Hot water firewood kiln (aluminum panel construction)
US$

400000.00

Eight sets of firewood baskets. (320 half cord firewood baskets)
US$

216000.00

Automated sawdust burner with boiler with 3 million btu/hr US$

220000.00

Piping to kilns from boilers US$

50000.00

Installation with foundation and wiring ($15000 per kiln) US$

75000.00

 
 
Total investment before freight US$

961000.00

     
Freight estimated to be 700 miles of 19 loads: US$

53200.00

     
Total investment delivered 700 miles from Burgaw, NC US$

1014200.00

     
Monthly payments based on 6% interest and 60 month payment plan = US$ 19600 per month.
 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

LOW PRESSURE STEAM / PRESSURIZED HOT WATER
Specifications for this system:
Firewood kiln: Three 20 cord firewood kilns with high pressure hot water coils or steam coils
Firewood basket: 6 sets of firewood baskets (2 sets per kiln = 240 half cord baskets).
Heating system: One steam or high pressure boiler with automatic sawduct/chip feed system with 3 million btu/hr
Fuel system: Sawdust or wood chip wood waste from outside source.
Drying temperature: Supply=210F
Drying time: 4 days


OPERATING COST PER CORD
     
Monthly lease payment based on 60month and 6% interest. Between $16750/month US$/yr

201000.00

Labor to load and unload - 3 hour at $45.00 per cycle (3000/20 x 45 x 3) US$/yr

20250.00

Labor cost for operating kiln (2 hr x $15 for loading bins/paperwork) (3000/20 x 2 x 15) US$/yr

4500.00

Fuel costs based on 100% waste purchased from outside (sawdust of mulch)
Approx 5 cord of sawdust per load: 3000 / 20 = 150 loads x (5 cord x 100% x $50)
US$/yr

37500.00

12KW per hour x  96 hours = 1152 KW x $0.12/kw =138 per load x 150 loads US$/yr

20700.00

Maintenance costs estimated at $30 per load. (3000 / 20 x 30) US$/yr

4500.00

Total annual cost for heat treating and drying 3000 cords of firewood. US$/yr

288450.00

     
Total cost per cord (288450 / 3000) including cost of baskets.
US$

96.15

     
Cost per cord without capital costs ($87450 / 3000) US$

29.15

 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

 


Investment for three 20 m3 firewood kiln with wood waste heating from one wood waste boiler system
and 2 sets of baskets per kiln.
Three 20 cord SmallQuick firewood kiln  with either high pressure hot water coils or low pressure steam
US$

345000.00

Six sets of firewood baskets. (240 half cord firewood baskets)
US$

162000.00

Automated sawdust burner with boiler with 3 million btu/hr US$

220000.00

Piping to kilns from boilers US$

50000.00

Installation with foundation and wiring ($15000 per kiln) US$

45000.00

 
 
Total investment before freight US$

822000.00

     
Freight estimated to be 700 miles of 15 loads: US$

42000.00

     
Total investment delivered 700 miles from Burgaw, NC US$

864000.00

     
Monthly payments based on 6% interest and 60 month payment plan = US$ 16750 per month.
 The prices and cost figures in this comparison is based on January 2012 - Current prices and cost may have changed.

HOT WATER CONTAINER SYSTEMS (15 UNITS)


There is no reason to setup 15 container solution.

So at this volume we have not calculated the investment or cost per cord to dry
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