Optimum economic pipe diameter for fluid is determined by the___________________? A. Viscosity of the fluid B. Density of the fluidC. Total cost considerations (pumg cost plus fixed cost of the pipe) D. None of these

Following the six-tenth factor rule, if a log-log plot of capacity of the equipment vs. cost of the equipment is made, then a straight line is obtained, whose slope is equal to_________________? A. 0.1B. 0.6 C. 0.2 D. 0.8

Which of the following is not a component of the working capital for a chemical process plant ? A. Product inventory B. In-process inventory C. Minimum cash reserveD. Storage facilities

Optimum number of effects in a multiple effect evaporator is decided by the____________________? A. Cost benefit analysis B. Floor area availability C. Terminal parameters D. Evaporation capacity required

An investment of Rs. 100 lakhs is to be made for construction of a plant, which will take two years to start production. The annual profit from the operation of the plant is Rs. 20 lakhs. What will be the…

Which of the following is not a mathematical method for evaluation of profitability of a chemical process plant ? A. Cash reserve B. Rate of return on investment C. Payout period D. Discounted cash flow based on full life performance

Direct costs component of the fixed capital consists of _____________________? A. ContingenciesB. Onsite and offsite costs C. Labour costs D. Raw material costs

Which of the following is not a component of depreciation cost ? A. Repairs and maintenance cost B. Loss due to obsolescence of the equipment C. Loss due to decrease in the demand of product D. Loss due to accident/breakdown…

Payback period____________________? A. And economic life of a project are the sameB. Is the length of time over which the earnings on a project equals the investment C. Is affected by the variation in earnings after the recovery of the…

The inventory of raw materials included in the working capital is usually about ______________ month‟s supply of raw materials valued at delivery prices? A. One B. Three C. Six D. Twelve