{"product_id":"chemical-engineering-economics","title":"Chemical Engineering Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chemical Engineering Economics (Hardcover, 432 pages) – Springer, 1989. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n least, the author wishes to thank his constantly helpful wife Maggie and his secretary Pat Weimer; the former for her patience, encouragement, and for acting as a sounding-board, and the latter who toiled endlessly, cheerfully, and most competently on the book's preparation. CONTENTS Preface \/ iii 1. INTRODUCTION \/ 1 Frequently Used Economic Studies \/ 2 Basic Economic Subjects \/ 3 Priorities \/ 3 Problems \/ 6 Appendixes \/ 6 References \/ 6 2. EQUIPMENT COST ESTIMATING \/ 8 Manufacturers' Quotations \/ 8 Estimating Charts \/ 10 Size Factoring Exponents \/ 11 Inflation Cost Indexes \/ 13 Installation Factor \/ 16 Module Factor \/ 18 Estimating Accuracy \/ 19 Estimating Example \/ 19 References \/ 21 3. PLANT COST ESTIMATES \/ 22 Accuracy and Costs of Estimates \/ 22 Cost Overruns \/ 25 Plant Cost Estimating Factors \/ 26 Equipment Installation \/ 28 Instrumentation \/ 30 v vi CONTENTS Piping \/ 30 Insulation \/ 30 Electrical \/ 30 Buildings \/ 32 Environmental Control \/ 32 Painting, Fire Protection, Safety Miscellaneous \/ 32 Yard Improvements \/ 32 Utilities \/ 32 Land \/ 33 Construction and Engineering Expense, Contractor's Fee, Contingency \/ 33 Total Multiplier \/ 34 Complete Plant Estimating Charts \/ 34 Cost per Ton of Product \/ 35 Capital Ratio (Turnover Ratio) \/ 35 Factoring Exponents \/ 37 Plant Modifications \/ 38 Other Components of Total Capital Investment \/ 38 Off-Site Facilities \/ 38 Distribution Facilities \/ 39 Research and Development, Engineering, Licensing \/ 40 Working Capital \/ 40  ","brand":"D.E. Garrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069833564394,"sku":"9780442318017","price":10.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/61CmDQEKp-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1781226927","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/chemical-engineering-economics","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}