You are responsible for equipment selection for a new micro-fiber process. A batch blending tank is required
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You are responsible for equipment selection for a new micro-fiber process. A batch blending tank is required for corrosive service. You are considering three alternatives:
The after-tax internal hurdle rate is 14% p.a. Which alternative do you recommend?
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Alternative Material Cost ($thousand) Maintenance Cost (Sthousand/y) Equipment Life(y) Carbon Steel5 Ni Alloy 15 Hastalloy 23 A ABC 5.5 3.5 2.5 35 3 9
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