clear // Variable declaration T_c1=30// Condensing temperature for larger condenser in °C T_c2=35// Condensing temperature for smaller condenser in °C Rc_1=242// Rated capacity of plant for larger condenser in kW Rc_2=218// Rated capacity of plant for smaller condenser in kW Rt_1=1802// Running time (kW-h) Rt_2=2000// Running time (kW-h) Ci_1=60// Compressor electrical input power in kW Ci_2=70// Compressor electrical input power in kW Ec_1=11533// Electricity cost per year (£) Ec_2=14933// Electricity cost per year (£) C_1=14000// Cost of the larger condenser in £ C_2=8500// Cost of the smaller condenser in £ // Calculation Es=Ec_2-Ec_1// Cost of the larger condenser in £ Bet=(C_1-C_2)*Es**-1// Break-even time in years printf("\n Break-even time=%1.1f years",Bet)