Cost Estimating: Rough Order Magnitude Estimate: 78 GPM Forced Draft Decarbonator

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Cost Estimating: Rough Order Magnitude: Forced Draft Decarbonator
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Rough Order Mag Estimate – 78 GPM Forced Draft Decarbonator Aug 15, 2026

** Costs below are based on Contractor providing entire project **

Costs based on project located in the USA.

Rough Order Mag Estimate – 78 GPM Forced Draft Decarbonator        Aug 15, 2026
 ROM (US Dollars) (Includes Contractor’s Markups)ROM (US Dollars) (Includes Contractor’s Markups)
 78 GPM78 GPM
 5′ Deep PPL Packing10′ Deep PPL Packing
   
Vertical Vessel [20 psi max.]40,00045,000
Water Storage: 2 minutes water storageinclincl
Fan (for air inlet)inclincl
Duct (for air inlet) [20 psi max.]inclincl
Random Packing: Lantec Lanpac or Jaeger Tri-Packsinclincl
Spray Nozzle(s)inclincl
Mist Eliminatorinclincl
Bed Limiter & Packing Supportinclincl
Sub Total40,00045,000
   
Gauge Glass1,1251,125
Level Switches:  NEMA 4X  (Two)1,2001,200
Rain Cap – PVC   (for vent)1,1701,170
Butterfly Damper – PVC (for air inlet)690690
UseUse 45,000Use 50,000
   
Install at Project Site (Includes Anchor Bolts & Guy Wire).  Includes an Allowance for inbound freight and freight to jobsite.40,00045,000
Sub Total85,00095,000
   
   
 [50 PSI][50 PSI]
Vessel and Duct [at 50 PSI] in lieu of [at 20 PSI]ExcludedExcluded
   
Note: Manufacturers, Model Numbers, and materials of construction to be selected by Decarbonator manufacturer or Contractor.  
   
   
Test Kit / Analyzer [pH / CO2]ExcludedExcluded
Pumps (and related valves)ExcludedExcluded
Water Inlet, Water Outlet & Manual Isolation ValvesExcludedExcluded
Y-StrainerExcludedExcluded
PRV(s)ExcludedExcluded
TransmittersExcludedExcluded
SilencerExcludedExcluded
External PipingExcludedExcluded
Check Valve(s)ExcludedExcluded
Anode(s)ExcludedExcluded
Chemical Feed System / ChemicalsExcludedExcluded
Alarm / LightsExcludedExcluded
Panel(s)ExcludedExcluded
Electrical (conduit, fittings, wiring)ExcludedExcluded
Concrete / Steel Supports (to support decarbonator)ExcludedExcluded
Ladder / Cage / Platform/ RailingExcludedExcluded
Demolition / Removal of Existing / SiteworkExcludedExcluded
Treatment of Off-gasExcludedExcluded

Vessel and piping of: Lined Ductile Iron, Rubber Lined Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel would be extra.

Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) Estimate Aug 15, 2026