Chemical engineering plant cost index is used for finding the present cost of a particular chemical plant, if the cost of similar plant at some time in the past is known. The present cost of the plant = original cost x (index value/(index value at original cost was obtained) The most major component of this cost index is

• A. Process instruments and control
• B. Pumps and compressor
• C. Electrical equipments and material
• D. Fabricated equipment and machinery

Answer: (D)