Determining the real cost of powering a pump

Abstract

The cost of buying a pump is much higher than the price on the tag or in the catalogue. Understanding all the components that make up the total cost of ownership – initial costs, mechanical costs, miscellaneous costs and energy costs (the biggest category) is crucial to choosing the right pump for the job. Pete Noll, manager of learning and development for Peerless Pump Company, gives the specifics on calculating the real cost of a pump.

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10.1016/s0262-1762(07)70435-2

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