Applied Fluid Mechanics (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780132558921
Author: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.117PP
A standard pump design can be upgraded to higher efficiency for an additional capital investment of $17,000. What is the period for payback if the upgrade saves 7500 $/year?
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Applied Fluid Mechanics (7th Edition)
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