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User Inputs
 Griddle Performance  (Based on ASTM Standard Test Method F 1275-03)
  Preheat Energy   Btu [Default]  [Help]
  Idle Energy Rate   Btu/h [Default]  [Help]
  Heavy-Load Energy Efficiency   % [Default]  [Help]
  Production Capacity   lbs/h [Default]  [Help]
 Griddle Usage
  Operating Hours per Day   h/day [Default]  [Help]
  Operating Days per Year   d/year [Default]  [Help]
  Number of Preheats per Day   p/day [Default]  [Help]
  Pounds of Food Cooked per Day   lbs/day [Default]  [Help]
 Utility Cost and Lifespan
  Gas Cost per Therm   $/therm [Default]  [Help]
  Lifespan of Griddle in Years   years [Default]  [Help]
  Discount Rate   %/year [Default]  [Help]
  [Default All]
Results
   Base Efficiency Griddle [Help] User Input Griddle [Help] High
Efficiency
Griddle
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 Annual Energy Consumption (Therms)      
 Annual Energy Cost $ $ $
 Lifetime Energy Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
Input Additional Costs (Optional)
 Maintenance Costs per Year  [Help] $ $ $
 Initial Cost of Griddle $ $ $
Results: Total Cost
 Lifetime Energy Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
 Lifetime Maintenance Cost (Discounted) $ $ $
 Initial Cost of Griddle $ $ $
 Total Cost $ $ $
Optional: Name for Printed Results: