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Cost function for micro and ultrafiltration

Cost Functions

The original cost function (A1) is as follows:

Función de costos microfiltración y ultrafiltración (1)

This function has as its variable (x) which is the capacity of the plant in m3 / d (cubic meters per day). The conversion from units to L / s is performed:

Función de costos microfiltración y ultrafiltración (2)

Additional modifications to this function correspond to the correction of costs per year, with the CCI ENR index for 2013, to obtain A3. Then part B2 related to the elasticity index is added. This is done in the same way as explained in the article Cost functions — General.

Based on the above, the following is the function obtained:

Función de costos microfiltración y ultrafiltración (3)

Bibliography

  1. Preliminary Cost Estimation Models for Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants Jwala R. Sharma, Ph.D., M.ASCE; Mohammad Najafi, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE; and Syed R. Qasim, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE 2013

    Reliable cost estimation of construction, operation, and maintenance (O&M) of water treatment plants is essential for project planning and design. The authors have developed construction and O&M cost models for different unit operations and processes involved in water treatment plants. This paper presents the use of a single cost index to further update construction and O&M costs.

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