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O&M Cost

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Inputs for the operation and maintenance costs of the Combustion (Boiler) base plant itself are entered on the O&M Cost parameter screen. The base plant considers a more detailed breakdown for the costs associated with the fuel. Together they characterize the fuel costs. The following inputs are included at the top of the screen:

•As-Delivered Coal Cost: This is the unit cost of the delivered coal on a wet basis. The value is calculated by the IECM from the particular regional coal selected. It does not include any cleaning costs. This value is included for reference only; you may set it on the Fuel Properties screen or the Fuel Cost screen.

•Waste Disposal Cost: This is the bottom ash disposal cost for the base plant.

•Water Cost: This is the unit cost of water used for the base plant. This value is included for reference only; you may set it on the Overall Plant O&M Cost screen.

•Hydrated Lime Cost: This is the unit cost of hydrated lime used by the base plant. This value is included for reference only; you may set it on the Overall Plant O&M Cost screen.

The remainder of the screen consists of our standard O&M Cost inputs.