4. A company currently uses a 75 hp motor with an efficiency of 92.25% running continuously at full load. They plan to purchase a new 100 hp motor with an efficiency of 94%. The new motor will run continuously at 80% of the full load. The electricity consumption rate is $0.0875/kWh and an annual demand rate is $4.55/kW. a. Calculated the annual savings. b. The purchaser is presented with the following option, compute the SPP of each and indicate which one should be selected. • Purchase price of $24,500 • Purchase price of $28,000 and an $8/hp rebate

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4. A company currently uses a 75 hp motor with an efficiency of 92.25% running continuously
at full load. They plan to purchase a new 100 hp motor with an efficiency of 94%. The new
motor will run continuously at 80% of the full load. The electricity consumption rate is
$0.0875/kWh and an annual demand rate is $4.55/kW.
a. Calculated the annual savings.
b. The purchaser is presented with the following option, compute the SPP of each and
indicate which one should be selected.
• Purchase price of $24,500
• Purchase price of $28,000 and an $8/hp rebate
Transcribed Image Text:4. A company currently uses a 75 hp motor with an efficiency of 92.25% running continuously at full load. They plan to purchase a new 100 hp motor with an efficiency of 94%. The new motor will run continuously at 80% of the full load. The electricity consumption rate is $0.0875/kWh and an annual demand rate is $4.55/kW. a. Calculated the annual savings. b. The purchaser is presented with the following option, compute the SPP of each and indicate which one should be selected. • Purchase price of $24,500 • Purchase price of $28,000 and an $8/hp rebate
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