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MS-224 Engineering Economics (Spring 2025)

Presentation-1 (12.5 Absolute Marks)

Dear Students,
You are required to prepare for a group presentation scheduled on 22–23 May, 2025. This
activity will assess your achievement of Course Learning Outcome (CLO) 4:
"Analyze the given problem, consider engineering economics principles, and demonstrate
adherence to professional ethics and norms of engineering practices."
Instructions:
• Below is a list of 20 case study topics. Each group must select one topic and prepare a
presentation covering the key technical and ethical points mentioned.
• Each group will consist of three members.
• You must submit the selected topic along with the names of all group members in
printed form to my office by Monday, 19th May 2025, at 11:00 AM.
Alternative Topic Option:
• If you wish to work on a topic of your own choice, you may do so with prior approval.
• Visit my office for approval on Monday, 19th May 2025, by 10:00 AM.
• Bring a printout of your proposed topic, clearly mentioning 5–6 relevant technical and
ethical points you plan to cover in your presentation.
Presentation Format:
• Each group will have 5–8 minutes for the presentation.
• This will be followed by a 2–3 minute question-and-answer session.
Prepare your work thoroughly and ensure your analysis reflects both engineering economic
principles and ethical considerations.
Best regards,
M. Asad Ali
TOPICS

1. Solar Power Plant Feasibility Study

• Parameters to Gather:
o Capital and operating costs.
o Expected energy generation and savings.
o Payback period, NPV, IRR.
o Environmental and social impact.
o Stakeholder analysis and ethical land use concerns.

2. Replacement vs. Repair Decision

o Cost of repair vs. new equipment.


o Depreciation and salvage value.
o Maintenance cost trends.
o Energy efficiency and lifecycle costs.
o Ethical concerns about environmental impact.

3. Green Building Design

o Cost comparison: green vs. conventional.


o Energy savings, materials, certification costs.
o Life cycle costing.
o Ethical trade-offs (initial cost vs. long-term sustainability).

4. Highway Toll Implementation

o Toll pricing and revenue forecasts.


o Road maintenance costs.
o Equity impact on different income groups.
o Ethical considerations in public infrastructure.

5. Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Conversion

o Capital investment, fuel savings, maintenance cost.


o Charging infrastructure cost.
o Life cycle emissions comparison.
o Ethical issues in battery sourcing and recycling.
6. Outsourcing Engineering Services

o Cost savings vs. hidden costs (e.g., communication, delays).


o Quality, compliance risks.
o Ethical impact on local job loss.
o Standards and data privacy concerns.

7. Waste-to-Energy Plant

o Setup and operating costs.


o Waste collection logistics.
o Revenue from energy sales.
o Environmental justice and ethical impact on local communities.

8. Water Supply Project for Rural Areas

o Infrastructure cost and funding sources.


o Operating cost, tariff structure.
o Benefits to community health and productivity.
o Ethics in equitable access and affordability.

9. Ethical Dilemma in Bidding

o Cost estimation process.


o Impact of underbidding on project execution.
o Professional code of ethics for engineers.
o Long-term reputational and economic impact.

10. Construction Delay Penalties

o Project timeline vs. actual delivery.


o Cost escalation due to delays.
o Legal/contractual clauses for penalties.
o Ethical duty of transparency and client communication.

11. Renewable Energy Subsidy

o Initial investment and subsidy breakdown.


o ROI, payback period, and economic benefits.
o Long-term impact on energy markets.
o Ethics in public fund allocation and fairness.
12. Infrastructure in Conflict Zones

o Risk and cost analysis (insurance, delays).


o Benefits to local economy and stability.
o Engineering ethics in risk to workers and residents.
o Stakeholder engagement and transparency.

13. Smart Meter Implementation

o Metering cost and rollout timeline.


o Cost savings to utility and customers.
o Data security costs and concerns.
o Ethical handling of consumer data.

14. Product Lifecycle Extension

o Cost of higher durability vs. planned obsolescence.


o Customer satisfaction and brand loyalty data.
o Lifecycle environmental impact.
o Ethics in planned obsolescence practices.

15. Offshore Wind Farm Investment

o Initial investment, O&M cost.


o Energy output and return estimates.
o Stakeholder conflicts (fishermen, tourism).
o Environmental and ethical concerns in marine life impact.

16. Engineering Design for Accessibility

o Cost of implementing accessibility features.


o Social benefits to differently-abled populations.
o Engineering standards and compliance.
o Ethical responsibilities in inclusive design.
17. Ethics in Cost Overruns

o Budgeted vs. actual costs.


o Causes of overruns (mismanagement, inflation, scope changes).
o Impact on stakeholders and funding bodies.
o Ethical responsibilities in reporting and transparency.

18. Carbon Credit Trading

o Cost of credits vs. investment in emission reduction.


o Revenue from selling credits.
o Risk of greenwashing.
o Ethical implications of buying credits instead of reducing emissions.

19. Dam Construction and Displacement

o Project cost, benefit from electricity and irrigation.


o Resettlement and compensation cost.
o Environmental and social impact assessment.
o Ethics in forced displacement and community rights.

20. Data Center Energy Efficiency Upgrade

o Cost of upgrading servers, cooling systems.


o Energy and cost savings projections.
o Environmental benefits (carbon footprint reduction).
o Ethical implications of energy consumption in tech industry.

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