Imagine That as an Engineering Intern You Have Been Assigned

question 10

Essay

Imagine that as an engineering intern you have been assigned the task of selecting a motor for a pump.After reviewing motor catalogs you narrow your choice to two motors that are rated at 1.5 kW.Additional information collected is shown in an accompanying table.The pump is expected to run 4200 hours every year.After checking with your electric utility company, you determine the average cost of electricity is about 10 cents per kWh.Based on the information given here, which one of the motors will you recommend to be purchased? Assume i = 8%.

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Service Department

A department within a company that provides essential support services to the production and sales departments, not directly generating revenue.

Assembly Department

A section within a manufacturing facility where components are assembled into final products.

Employee Hours

The total number of hours worked by employees, often used for tracking labor costs, productivity, or workforce planning.

Space Occupied

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