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14. Initial Cost Analysis

The chapter discusses the process of converting initial costs into equivalent uniform annual costs using uniform series capital recovery factors. It also covers the estimation of salvage value, operating costs, and various cost components related to equipment ownership, such as depreciation, insurance, and taxes.

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Sections

  • 1

    Initial Cost Analysis

    This section covers the analysis of the initial costs involved in a project, emphasizing the calculation of equivalent annual costs and salvage value.

  • 1.1

    Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost Of Initial Cost

    This section introduces the concept of converting initial costs to an equivalent uniform annual cost using capital recovery factors.

  • 1.2

    Annualized Initial Cost Calculation

    This section outlines the calculation of the annualized initial cost of equipment and other related costs through uniform series capital recovery and depreciation estimates.

  • 2

    Salvage Value Analysis

    This section provides a comprehensive analysis of salvage value and its importance in calculating equipment costs, focusing on equivalent uniform annual costs, depreciation, and operating costs.

  • 2.1

    Equivalent Uniform Annual Cost Of Salvage Value

    This section discusses how to convert salvage value and annual costs into equivalent uniform annual costs using specific factors.

  • 2.2

    Annualized Salvage Value Calculation

    This section focuses on calculating the annualized salvage value of an asset using financial formulas to determine depreciation costs.

  • 3

    Depreciation Calculation

    This section focuses on calculating depreciation through uniform annual costs, considering factors like initial costs, salvage values, and annual usage.

  • 3.1

    Hourly Depreciation Calculation

    This section explains the method of calculating hourly depreciation using initial costs and salvage values, integrating the concept of annualized costs.

  • 4

    Ownership Cost Calculation

    This section explains the critical calculations for ownership cost, including annualized initial cost, salvage value, depreciation, and operating costs.

  • 4.1

    Insurance Cost Calculation

    This section focuses on the calculation of insurance costs associated with machinery ownership, emphasizing the methodology used to derive annualized costs.

  • 4.2

    Taxes Calculation

    This section discusses the calculation of taxes in relation to equipment costs, focusing on understanding ownership costs, annual costs, and the use of capital recovery factors.

  • 4.3

    Total Hourly Ownership Cost

    This section explains the calculation of total hourly ownership costs by evaluating initial costs, salvage values, and operating expenses.

  • 5

    Operating Cost Estimation

    This section discusses the methods of estimating operating costs, including the conversion of initial costs and salvage values into equivalent uniform annual costs.

  • 5.1

    Fuel Cost Estimation

    This section focuses on estimating fuel costs through concepts like initial costs, salvage value, operational factors, and annual costs.

  • 5.2

    Fog Cost Estimation

    This section details the methodologies for estimating costs associated with components of equipment ownership, specifically focusing on annualized initial costs, salvage values, and operational expenses.

  • 5.3

    Tire Cost Estimation

    This section details the processes involved in estimating tire costs, including annualized initial costs, salvage values, and hourly operating costs.

  • 6

    Total Cost Of Equipment

    This section discusses the calculation of total equipment costs, including initial costs, salvage values, depreciation, and operating expenses.

  • 6.1

    Total Operating Cost Calculation

    This section explains the calculation of total operating costs, focusing on the uniform annual costs, salvage value, depreciation, and other ownership costs related to machinery.

  • 6.2

    Comparison Of Methods

    This section discusses various cost estimation methods for machinery, focusing on the conversion of initial and salvage costs using specific financial formulas.

  • 7

    Conclusion And References

    This section concludes the chapter by summarizing key concepts related to cost estimation of equipment and provides references for further research.

  • 7.1

    Summary Of Key Learnings

    This section focuses on calculating the equivalent uniform annual costs related to initial costs and salvage values in equipment cost estimation.

  • 7.2

    Recommended References

    This section outlines the methods to calculate equivalent uniform annual costs related to initial costs and salvage value in equipment cost estimation.

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  • The initial cost can be con...
  • Salvage value needs to be a...
  • Operating costs can be esti...

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