The coefficient of performance (COP) for a vapor compression cycle chiller is 8.7.  If the chiller can produce 58 tons of cooling. If the chiller operates for a total of 3568 hours annually, and the cost of electricity is $0.15 per kWh, how much does it cost to operate the chiller? Fill in the operating cost of the chiller in one year in $.

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The coefficient of performance (COP) for a vapor compression cycle chiller is 8.7.  If the chiller can produce 58 tons of cooling. If the chiller operates for a total of 3568 hours annually, and the cost of electricity is $0.15 per kWh, how much does it cost to operate the chiller?

Fill in the operating cost of the chiller in one year in $.

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