The 6-Way Cooking Fuel Simulator
Stop guessing your kitchen expenses. Simulate the true 5-year ownership cost of LPG, PNG, Induction, Coil, Biogas, and Solar. We calculate 85% thermodynamic efficiencies, electricity slab-jump penalties, and hidden capital expenditures.
1. Household Profile & Tariffs
2. Fuels to Compare & Setup Costs
3. The Hidden Bleeds & Maintenance
*Labour/Slurry management cost.
*Extra cost/unit if jumping slabs.
*Projected yearly price hike.
Thermodynamic Cost Breakdown
5-Year Cumulative Break-Even Trajectory
Many switch to induction expecting immediate savings, only to realize their traditional round-bottomed aluminium vessels won't work. The mandatory switch to heavy-gauge magnetic stainless steel adds an unavoidable ₹2,000–₹5,000 hidden cost to Day 1 of your transition. Our engine automatically factors this in!
The Thermodynamics of Indian Cooking
Based on recent energy transition research, the primary reason LPG remains expensive is sheer thermal waste. An open gas flame operates at merely 45% thermal efficiency, radiating over half its chemical energy into the kitchen air. In contrast, magnetic induction transfers 85% of electrical energy directly into the cookware.
However, the ultimate "zero-OPEX" solutions—Biogas and Solar—come with extreme behavioral friction. Biogas demands high upfront capital (₹30k+) and daily slurry management, while Solar Cooking is restricted to daytime hours, requiring a hybrid setup for a modern urban lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a household Biogas plant financially viable in a city?
Mathematically yes, practically no. While a ₹35,000 biogas plant pays for itself in 3-4 years through zero fuel costs, it requires daily input of organic waste (cow dung or large amounts of food waste) and manual slurry disposal. Urban apartments lack the space and biological feedstock to sustain it.
Why include 'Solar Hybrid' instead of pure Solar Cooking?
Pure solar thermal cookers are strictly limited to direct sunlight hours (10 AM to 3 PM). Because most Indian households cook dinner after dark, a 100% solar cooking transition is impossible without massive battery storage. A "Hybrid" model (Solar by day, Induction by night) is the only realistic application.
Actuarial & System Assumptions
This simulation engine is provided for illustrative, educational, and strategic planning purposes only. It does not constitute a financial contract, legal guarantee, or fiduciary advice.
Calculations rely on deterministic inputs and compounded mathematical growth models. Real-world inflation, sequence of returns, market volatility, and asset degradation will cause actual results to deviate.
Tax brackets, government subsidies (e.g., PM Surya Ghar), and statutory interest rates are subject to continuous legislative amendments. This engine does not guarantee real-time legal compliance.
Rupee Logics is a mathematical simulator, not a SEBI-registered entity. Users are strictly advised to verify all capital allocations and liability assumptions with certified financial professionals.