FEASIBILITY REPORT
Some examples from the economic feasibility report to assist in your analysis
The cost of briquette production varies according to several factors:
- Equipment productive capacity
- Type of waste
- Waste particle size and moisture content
- Number of work hours per day
- Number of work days per month
On average, the sale price of briquettes varies from BRL 600.00 to BRL 900.00 per ton.
Rates usually vary according to the region and the price of firewood.
In terms of calorific value:
1 ton of briquettes = 4 m³ to 5 m³ of firewood
The table below illustrates the main costs involved in producing briquettes from DRY WOOD SHAVINGS:
| PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY | 1.0 T/h | 2.0 T/h | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTHLY PRODUCTION | 182 tons | 331 tons | ||
| NECESSARY COVERED AREA | 120 m² | 120 m² | ||
| INSTALLED POWER | 53 kW | 85 kW | ||
| Equipment depreciation costs | BRL 29.54 / ton | BRL 19.67 / ton | ||
| Labor costs | BRL 76.93 / ton | BRL 42.31 / ton | ||
| Equipment maintenance costs | BRL 17.88 / ton | BRL 9.91 / ton | ||
| Electricity costs | BRL 37.10 / ton | BRL 32.73 / ton | ||
| TOTAL COST PER PRODUCED TON | BRL 161.45 / ton | BRL 104.62 / ton |
Below is an equivalent study, this time however the briquettes are produced from MOIST WOOD SHAVINGS:
| PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY | 1.0 T/h | 2.0 T/h | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTHLY PRODUCTION | 182 tons | 331 tons | ||
| NECESSARY COVERED AREA | 600 m² | 750 m² | ||
| INSTALLED POWER | 99 kW | 141 kW | ||
| Equipment depreciation costs | BRL 68.00 / ton | BRL 45.88 / ton | ||
| Labor costs | BRL 192.32 / ton | BRL 105.78 / ton | ||
| Equipment maintenances costs | BRL 26.82 / ton | BRL 14.87 / ton | ||
| Electricity costs | BRL 69.30 / ton | BRL 54.29 / ton | ||
| TOTAL COST PER PRODUCED TON | BRL 356.44 / ton | BRL 220.82 / ton |
NOTES:
- Production costs do not include raw materials and packaging for the briquettes.
- When the waste requires the presence of a dryer, we suggest working at least 2 shifts per day to ensure better economic viability of the process.
Parameters of the above viability studies:
Number of work days per month | 22 |
Number of work hours per turn | 8 |
Salary and social charges per employee | BRL 7,000.00 |
Electricity rate | BRL 1.10 / kWh |
Unit price | BRL 1,500.00 |