GPS-X Technical Reference

365 Operating Cost Models
OPERATING COST MODEL PARAMETERS
Operating cost parameters are found in two places:
General Data Forms: Right-click on an open spot in the layout. These forms contain
general operating cost parameters that apply to the entire layout (i.e., energy prices and
schedules).
Operating Cost Parameter Forms (in each object): These forms contain operating
cost parameters that are specific to each object (i.e., headloss, pump efficiency, chemical
cost).
General Operating Cost Paramters
Operating cost variables controlling the price of energy can be found in the
Options > General Data > System > Parameters > Operating Cost menu (See Figure
13-1).
Figure 13-1 – General Operating Cost Parameters Form
The price of energy can be set in two different ways, by selecting from the Energy
Pricing menu:
Constant Price
Time-based Pricing (energy price varies throughout the day)
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