Cost of Various Sized Steam Leaks at 100 psi (assuming steam cost $5/1,000 lbs)

Size of Orifice (in.)

Lbs Steam Wasted Per Month

Total Cost Per Month

Total Cost Per Year

1/2

835,000

$4,175.00

$50,100.00

7/16

637,000

3,185.00

38,220.00

3/8

470,000

2,350.00

28,200.00

5/16

325,000

1,625.00

19,500.00

1/4

210,000

1,050.00

12,600.00

3/16

117,000

585.00

7,020.00

1/8

52,500

262.50

3,150.00