Three large industrial centrifuge designs are being considered for a new chemical plant. 

a. By using the data in Table P14-8 on p. 594, recommend a preferred design with each method that was discussed in this chapter for dealing with nonmonetary attributes.
b. How would you modify your analysis if two or more of the attributes were found to be dependent (e.g., maintenance and product quality)?

Table 14-8:

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Design Feasible Range Attribute Initial cost Weight 0.25 $140,000 Good $180,000 $100,000 $80,000-$180,000 Fair-excellent Excellent Good-excellent Excellent Fair Maintenance 0.10 Not known Good Safety Reliability Product quality 99% 94-99% Fair-excellent 98% 0.20 94% Good Excellent Good 0.30