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* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4N4-2012-Class-02A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4N4-2012-02A.mp4 video] recording of the class | * [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4N4-2012-Class-02A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4N4-2012-02A.mp4 video] recording of the class | ||
* Self-learning: here's an interesting PDF explaining [http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build02/PDF/b02155.pdf time value of money and engineering economic concepts] | * Self-learning: here's an interesting PDF explaining [http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build02/PDF/b02155.pdf time value of money and engineering economic concepts] | ||
* Enrichment: I mentioned an [http://www.fri.org/files/public/publications/Practical-Tips-on-Tower-Packing-Kunesh-.pdf article about packed distillation towers] in class today. | |||
=== 13 September 2012 === | === 13 September 2012 === | ||
We will continue considering the time value of money and do some class exercises. | We will continue considering the time value of money and do some class exercises. | ||
== Selected references == | == Selected references == | ||
Revision as of 00:14, 12 September 2012
| Class date(s): | 11 September onwards | ||||
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Class slides
The slides are in tab 3 of the notes.
11 September 2012
In this class we give an overview of the "Engineering Economics" section of the course. We start by introducing the topic of the time-value of money.
- Slides: We cover slides 1 to 24. Slides 19, 20 and 23 are exercises for you to do on your own.
- Audio and video recording of the class
- Self-learning: here's an interesting PDF explaining time value of money and engineering economic concepts
- Enrichment: I mentioned an article about packed distillation towers in class today.
13 September 2012
We will continue considering the time value of money and do some class exercises.
Selected references
The following printed materials have influenced the course content. In alphabetical order:
| Author(s) | Title | Library link | Google search for ISBN | Amazon link for ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blank and Tarquin | Engineering Economy (7th edition, or earlier) | McMaster | Amazon | |
| Fraser et al. | Engineering Economics in Canada (3rd edition, or earlier) | McMaster | Amazon | |
| Fraser et al. | Global Engineering Economics (4th edition, or earlier) | McMaster | Amazon | |
| Park, Zuo and Pelot | Contemporary Engineering Economics, a Canadian perspective (3rd edition, or earlier) | McMaster | NA | |
| Stermole and Stermole | Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods (13th edition, or earlier) | NA | Amazon | |
| Turton et al. | Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes (4th edition, or earlier) | McMaster | Amazon |