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First-of-a-kind and nth-of-a-kind

Also called FOAK, NOAK, first-of-a-kind, nth-of-a-kind

The first unit of a new plant design is usually far costlier than later units, which benefit from learning and standardization. Cost estimates are often stated for the nth unit.

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