Maple
Sap Concentration Processes and Variable Cost of Different Fuels
Basic
Instructions for using this down loadable file:
This spreadsheet
template was created by Chuck Winship, maple producer in Livingston
County NY, as a practical guide to compare the energy costs of various
pieces and combinations of pieces of maple sap processing equipment.
To use this spreadsheet you must have the Microsoft Excel program
already on your computer. The accuracy resulting from using this program
is completely dependant on the information you provide the program.
The information contained inside the black boxes is variable with
different pieces of equipment, individual setups, production volume
and fuel sources. Use the best information available to you to place
correct numbers in these boxes for your situation. Keep in mind that
this program is only comparing energy costs. Other costs associated
with changes in labor, capital investment, quality changes or maintenance
cost are not considered here but are an important part of any equipment
purchase decision.