CTC 475 – Case Study

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Installation Estimate 100’

Installation Estimate 120’

Energy Output Estimate 100’

Energy Output Estimate 120’

Cash Flow Model 100’

Cash Flow Model 120’

 

Answer the following questions:

1.     Give a description of the 2 alternatives examined?

2.     What planning horizon was used?

3.     What inflation rate was used?

4.     What salvage value was used?

5.     Are the costs reasonable? Can you provide references to support your answer?

6.     Which method was used (PW/AW/FW/IRR/ERR/SIR or B/C)?

7.     What are the advantages and disadvantages of the method they used?

8.     What does the chart on the 2nd tab represent?

9.     Are both alternatives economically feasible (justify your answer)?

10.  Which alternative is the best alternative w/ respect to economics?

11.  Describe how you determined the answer to 10.