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Table 5 Estimated quantities and costs of preventive maintenance material for genset

From: Comparative economic viability and environmental impact of PV, diesel and grid systems for large underground water pumping application (55 wells) in Jordan

Item

No. of changes/year

Quantity/change

Price/item (US$)

Cost/year (US$)

Cost/study period (US$) (25 years)

Engine oil

43

35 L/change

7

10,535

263,375

Oil and fuel Filters

43

1 set/change

114

4,902

122,550

Coolant

8

80 L/change

3

1,920

48,000

Air Filters

8

1 piece/change

71

568

14,200

Batteries

1

2 piece/change

129

258

6,450

 

Total cost (US$) = Maintenance cost + Spare parts costs

(454,575) + (454,575 × 30%) = US$590,948

  1. Source of prices: data collected verbally from several suppliers of CAT servicing material