Question: Evaluate a combined cycle power plant on the basis of the PW method when the MARR is 12% per year. Pertinent cost data are as follows:
Power Plant
(thousands of $)
- Investment cost $13,000
- Useful life 15 years
- Market value (EOY 15) $3,000
- Annual operating expenses $1,000
- Overhaul cost-end of 5th year $200
- Overhaul cost-end of 10th year $550