Chapter 7 Estimation of Capital Costs
In Chapter 1, the information provided on a process flow diagram, including a stream table and an equipment summary table, was presented. In the next four chapters, this information will be used as a basis for estimating
1. How much money (capital cost) it takes to build a new chemical plant
2. How much money (operating cost) it takes to operate a chemical plant
3. How to combine items 1 and 2 to provide several distinct types of composite values reflecting process profitability
4. How to select a “best process” from competing alternatives
5. How to estimate the economic value of making process changes and modifications to an existing processes
6. How to quantify uncertainty when evaluating ...
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