Comparing project investments

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7118246

Wirasinghe, E

HPI managers are often faced with the nightmare of deciding on which projects to invest their limited capital. There usually are more potential projects than money available for investment. A typical strategy is in two parts: select a method to rank the projects; consider corporate policy to make a choice. This discussion highlights various ways to rank projects. After a discussion of some ranking methods, three cases are presented where it appears the wrong project was selected - either because of incorrect advice or because data were intentionally manipulated.

• Research Organization: Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., Abu Dhabi (AE)
• OSTI ID: 7118246
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Vol. 67:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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