Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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Author: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 2P
The Consolidated Oil Company must install antipollution equipment in a new refinery to meet federal clean-air standards. Four design alternatives are being considered, which will have capital investment and annual operating expenses as shown below. Assuming a useful life of 8 years for each design, no market value, a desired MARR of 10% per year, determine which design should be selected on the basis of the PW method. Confirm your selection by using the FW and AW methods. Which rule (Section 6.2.2) applies? Why? (6.4)
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Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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