'Utilities' in a chemical process plant includes compressed air, steam, water, electrical power, oxygen, acetylene, fuel gases etc. Utility costs for ordinary chemical process plants ranges roughly from _______________ percent of the total product cost?
Correct answer: C. 10 to 20
- A. 1 to 5
- B. 25 to 35
- C. 10 to 20
- D. 35 to 45
Explanation
Utilities commonly account for roughly 10 to 20% of total product cost in ordinary chemical process plants. Their cost includes services such as steam, power, cooling water, compressed air, and fuel gases.
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