Enabling Cost Calculation

Note: This topic does not apply for the ANS module. To set up cost calculations with ANS, see the Assign Cost Libraries topic.

The first step in any cost calculation is to enable it in the Cost Settings panel. The following options are available:

• Do not calculate - Selected by default.

• Pump Energy Only - Only calculate the costs associated with the power consumption of pumps. The energy cost and system life must be entered in Cost Settings.

• Calculate - Enable full calculation of costs. In addition to defining Cost Settings, Cost Libraries must be defined to use this feature.

Including Objects in Cost Report

Workspace objects must be included in the Cost Report to have their costs calculated. This allows only analyzing the cost of certain parts of the model - useful if only one pump is being replaced, or if an expansion to an existing system is being considered. To include the objects in the Cost Report simply select "Include Cost in Report" on the object's Cost tab, as shown below. Finer detail in how the Cost is included can be set by clicking the Cost Application button.