Many hotel-type business users are hesitant to use natural gas boilers or solar energy when they choose hot water equipment, which is more economical and more reassuring.
We use a heat Q of one ton of water heated from 15 ° C to 50 ° C as a base to compare energy consumption.
Q = 1000 kg × (50 ° C - 15 ° C) × 1 kcal / kg ° C = 35000 kcal.
First, solar water heater energy costs
According to the annual average of 120 days without sunshine (cloudy, rain), solar water heaters can not rely on light to obtain heat, need to use electric heating to supplement;
1 degree electric heat is 860kcal / kWh × thermal efficiency 90% = 774kcal / kWh;
The power consumption of 1 ton of hot water is 35000kcal ÷ 774kcal / kWh = 45.22 degrees;
The electricity price is 0.8 yuan / kWh;
The calculation formula for the heating cost per ton of hot water is:
(45.22 degrees × 120 days) ÷ 365 days = 14.87 degrees;
14.87 degrees × 0.8 yuan / degree = 11.9 yuan.
The operating cost of a solar water heater to heat 1 ton of hot water is 11.9 yuan.
Second, natural gas boiler energy consumption costs
When using a natural gas boiler, the gas consumption cost is:
1m3 natural gas heat is 8500kcal/m3×thermal efficiency 100%=8500kcal/m3;
The gas consumption of 1 ton of hot water is 35000kcal ÷ 8500kcal / m3 = 4.12m3;
The price of industrial natural gas is 2.2 yuan / m3, then the cost per ton of hot water: 4.12 × 2.2 = 9.06 yuan Therefore, the operating cost of heating 1 ton of hot water in a natural gas boiler is 9.06 yuan.
Through the calculation of the above formula, we can see that natural gas is more energy-efficient than solar energy.
This formula is based on the operating cost calculated under the condition of complete combustion of the gas boiler fuel. In actual application, the gas consumption is higher. When calculating the gas consumption of the gas boiler, the natural gas calorific value and boiler efficiency should be fully considered. The value can be in line with the actual situation.
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Recently, Zhengzhou Fangkuai Boiler Sales Co., Ltd. traveled to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, to attend the Bangladesh International Textile, Knitwear & Garment Industry Exhibition (BTKG 2026). It showcased industrial thermal equipment and system solutions adapted to the whole process of textile printing and dyeing, actively expanding the South Asian market.
Bangladesh is an important global producer and exporter of textiles and garments. As a pillar local industry, the textile sector has long-term and strong demand for high-efficiency, stable and energy-saving industrial boilers and thermal equipment, with broad market potential. This exhibition participation is an important measure for Zhengzhou Fangkuai Boiler Sales Co., Ltd. to advance its internationalization strategy and further explore overseas markets.
Relying on its technological accumulation and manufacturing advantages in the field of thermal energy equipment, the company provides targeted thermal energy solutions for local textile, printing and dyeing, garment manufacturing and other industries, helping enterprises improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs. In the future, Zhengzhou Fangkuai Boiler Sales Co., Ltd. will continue to focus on overseas market demands, continuously optimize its product and service system, facilitate the high-quality development of the global textile industry with professional and reliable products, and steadily enhance the brand’s competitiveness and influence in overseas markets.
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At the beginning of the new year, Fangkuai Boiler and a leading domestic new energy company have reached another important cooperation, successfully signing an order for a total of 500 steam tons.
