{"product_id":"chemical-engineering-economics-d-e-garrett-9789401165464","title":"Chemical Engineering Economics","description":"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e D. E. Garrett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9401165467\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789401165464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d","brand":"D. E. Garrett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44169932669183,"sku":"9789401165464","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_20ed8f7c-5f3f-429a-92b2-6b905d377a55.jpg?v=1689655836","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chemical-engineering-economics-d-e-garrett-9789401165464","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}