Fixed capital investment of a chemical plant is the total amount of money needed to supply the necessary plant and manufacturing facilities plus the working capital for operation of the facilities. Which of the following components of fixed capital investment requires minimum percentage of it?
Fixed capital investment of a chemical plant is the total amount of money needed to supply the necessary plant and manufacturing facilities plus the working capital for operation of the facilities. Which of the following components of fixed capital investment requires minimum percentage of it?
__________ of depreciation calculation accounts for the interest on investement.
__________ of depreciation calculation accounts for the interest on investement.
Out of the following, the depreciation calculated by the __________ method is the maximum.
Out of the following, the depreciation calculated by the __________ method is the maximum.
Purchased cost of equipments for a chemical process plant ranges from __________ percent of the fixed capital investment.
Purchased cost of equipments for a chemical process plant ranges from __________ percent of the fixed capital investment.
If the interest rate of 10% per period is compounded half yearly, the actual annual return on the principal will be __________ percent.
If the interest rate of 10% per period is compounded half yearly, the actual annual return on the principal will be __________ percent.
Generally, income taxes are based on the
Generally, income taxes are based on the
If an amount R is paid at the end of every year for 'n' years, then the net present value of the annuity at an interest rate of i is
If an amount R is paid at the end of every year for 'n' years, then the net present value of the annuity at an interest rate of i is
Maximum production start up cost for making a chemical plant operational is about __________ percent of the fixed capital cost.
Maximum production start up cost for making a chemical plant operational is about __________ percent of the fixed capital cost.
The payback method for the measurement of return on investment
The payback method for the measurement of return on investment
Cost of instrumentation in a modern chemical plant ranges from __________ percent of the total plant cost.
Cost of instrumentation in a modern chemical plant ranges from __________ percent of the total plant cost.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Which of the following ceramic packing materials is the costliest of all?
Which of the following ceramic packing materials is the costliest of all?
Direct costs component of the fixed capital consists of
Direct costs component of the fixed capital consists of
The __________ of a chemical company can be obtained directly from the balance sheet as the difference between current assets and current liabilities.
The __________ of a chemical company can be obtained directly from the balance sheet as the difference between current assets and current liabilities.
Which of the following is not a component of the fixed capital for a chemical plant facility?
Which of the following is not a component of the fixed capital for a chemical plant facility?
In a manufacturing industry, break even point occurs, when the
In a manufacturing industry, break even point occurs, when the
Which of the following is the costliest source of getting hydrogen on commercial scale for the manufacture of nitrogeneous fertiliser?
Which of the following is the costliest source of getting hydrogen on commercial scale for the manufacture of nitrogeneous fertiliser?
A balance sheet for an industrial concern shows
A balance sheet for an industrial concern shows
Which of the following is the costliest material of construction used in pressure vessel construction?
Which of the following is the costliest material of construction used in pressure vessel construction?
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
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
Pick out the wrong statement.
Pick out the wrong statement.
In a chemical process plant, the total product cost comprises of manufacturing cost and the
In a chemical process plant, the total product cost comprises of manufacturing cost and the
Which of the following does not come under the sales expenses for a product of a chemical plant?
Which of the following does not come under the sales expenses for a product of a chemical plant?
Optimum number of effects in a multiple effect evaporator is decided by the
Optimum number of effects in a multiple effect evaporator is decided by the
Manufacturing cost in a chemical company does not include the
Manufacturing cost in a chemical company does not include the
The ratio of gross annual sales to the fixed capital investment is termed as the __________ ratio.
The ratio of gross annual sales to the fixed capital investment is termed as the __________ ratio.
In which of the electric power generation system, the operating cost is minimum?
In which of the electric power generation system, the operating cost is minimum?
Which of the following is not a component of depreciation cost?
Which of the following is not a component of depreciation cost?
A machine has an initial value of Rs. 5000, service life of 5 years and final salvage value of Rs. 1000. The annual depreciation cost by straight line method is Rs.
A machine has an initial value of Rs. 5000, service life of 5 years and final salvage value of Rs. 1000. The annual depreciation cost by straight line method is Rs.
In an ordinary chemical plant, electrical installation cost may be about
In an ordinary chemical plant, electrical installation cost may be about
Effluent treatment cost in a chemical plant is categorised as the __________ cost.
Effluent treatment cost in a chemical plant is categorised as the __________ cost.
Pick out the correct statement.
Pick out the correct statement.
The depreciation during the year 'n', in diminishing balance method of depreciation calculation, is calculated by multiplying a fixed percentage 'N' to the
The depreciation during the year 'n', in diminishing balance method of depreciation calculation, is calculated by multiplying a fixed percentage 'N' to the
Which of the following relationship is not correct is case of a chemical process plant?
Which of the following relationship is not correct is case of a chemical process plant?
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
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
Construction expenses are roughly __________ percent of the total direct cost of the plant.
Construction expenses are roughly __________ percent of the total direct cost of the plant.
Accumulated sum at the end of 5 years, if Rs. 10000 is invested now at 10% interest per annum on a compound basis is Rs.
Accumulated sum at the end of 5 years, if Rs. 10000 is invested now at 10% interest per annum on a compound basis is Rs.
Functional depreciation of an equipment is the measure of decrease in its value due to its
Functional depreciation of an equipment is the measure of decrease in its value due to its
Annual depreciation cost are not constant when, the __________ method of depreciation calculation is used.
Annual depreciation cost are not constant when, the __________ method of depreciation calculation is used.
Which of the following is the cheaptest material of construction for the storage of sodium hydroxide upto a concentration of 75%?
Which of the following is the cheaptest material of construction for the storage of sodium hydroxide upto a concentration of 75%?
Which of the following is not a mathematical method for evaluation of profitability of a chemical process plant?
Which of the following is not a mathematical method for evaluation of profitability of a chemical process plant?
Operating profit of a chemical plant is equal to
Operating profit of a chemical plant is equal to
'Lang factor' is defined as the ratio of the capital investment to the delivered cost of major equipments. The value of 'Lang factor' for fixed capital investment, for a solid-fluid processing chemical plant ranges from
'Lang factor' is defined as the ratio of the capital investment to the delivered cost of major equipments. The value of 'Lang factor' for fixed capital investment, for a solid-fluid processing chemical plant ranges from
According to six-tenths-factor rule, if the cost of a given unit at one capacity is known, then the cost of similar unit with '' times the capacity of the first unit is approximately equal to __________ times the cost of the initial unit.
According to six-tenths-factor rule, if the cost of a given unit at one capacity is known, then the cost of similar unit with '' times the capacity of the first unit is approximately equal to __________ times the cost of the initial unit.
Which of the following methods of depreciation calculations results in book values greater than those obtained with straight line method?
Which of the following methods of depreciation calculations results in book values greater than those obtained with straight line method?
An investment of Rs. 1000 is carrying an interest of 10% compounded quarterly. The value of the investment at the end of five years will be
An investment of Rs. 1000 is carrying an interest of 10% compounded quarterly. The value of the investment at the end of five years will be
Nominal and effective interest rates are equal, when the interest is compounded
Nominal and effective interest rates are equal, when the interest is compounded
In declining balance method of depreciation calculation, the
In declining balance method of depreciation calculation, the
Which of the following is not a current asset of a chemical company?
Which of the following is not a current asset of a chemical company?
Total product cost of a chemical plant does not include the __________ cost.
Total product cost of a chemical plant does not include the __________ cost.
Gross earning is equal to the total income minus
Gross earning is equal to the total income minus
Payback period
Payback period
A series of equal payments (e.g., deposit or cost) made at equal intervals of time is known as
A series of equal payments (e.g., deposit or cost) made at equal intervals of time is known as
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 pay back time?
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 pay back time?
Which of the following is a component of working capital investment?
Which of the following is a component of working capital investment?
A present sum of Rs. 100 at the end of one year, with half yearly rate of interest at 10%, will be Rs.
A present sum of Rs. 100 at the end of one year, with half yearly rate of interest at 10%, will be Rs.
The value of a property decreases __________ with time in straight line method of determining depreciation.
The value of a property decreases __________ with time in straight line method of determining depreciation.
'P' is the investment made on an equipment, 'S' is its salvage value and 'n is the life of the equipment in years. The depreciation for rath year by the sum-of years digit method will be
'P' is the investment made on an equipment, 'S' is its salvage value and 'n is the life of the equipment in years. The depreciation for rath year by the sum-of years digit method will be
Scheduling provides information about the
Scheduling provides information about the
Depreciation is __________ in profit with time.
Depreciation is __________ in profit with time.
Most chemical plants use an initial working capital amounting to 10-20% of the total capital investment. But this percentage may increase to __________ percent in case of seasonal products manufacturing plant.
Most chemical plants use an initial working capital amounting to 10-20% of the total capital investment. But this percentage may increase to __________ percent in case of seasonal products manufacturing plant.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Pick out the wrong statement.
The amount of compounded interest during 'n' interest periods is
The amount of compounded interest during 'n' interest periods is
Personnel working in the market research group is reponsible for the job of
Personnel working in the market research group is reponsible for the job of
Factory manufacturing cost is the sum of the direct production cost
Factory manufacturing cost is the sum of the direct production cost
The economic life of a large chemical process plant as compared to a small chemical plant is
The economic life of a large chemical process plant as compared to a small chemical plant is
The total investment in a project is Rs. 10 lakhs and the annual profit is 1.5 lakhs. If the project life is 10 years, then the simple rate of return on investment is
The total investment in a project is Rs. 10 lakhs and the annual profit is 1.5 lakhs. If the project life is 10 years, then the simple rate of return on investment is
The inventory of raw materials included in the working capital is usually about __________ months supply of raw materials valued at delivery prices.
The inventory of raw materials included in the working capital is usually about __________ months supply of raw materials valued at delivery prices.
Effective and nominal interest rates are equal, when the interest is compounded
Effective and nominal interest rates are equal, when the interest is compounded
Annual depreciation costs are constant, when the __________ method of depreciation calculation is used.
Annual depreciation costs are constant, when the __________ method of depreciation calculation is used.
Cost incurred towards __________ in a chemical plant is a component of the utilities cost.
Cost incurred towards __________ in a chemical plant is a component of the utilities cost.
Profit is equal to revenue minus
Profit is equal to revenue minus
Depreciation
Depreciation
A balance sheet for a chemical plant shows its financial condition at any given date. It does not contain the __________ of the plant.
A balance sheet for a chemical plant shows its financial condition at any given date. It does not contain the __________ of the plant.
__________ taxes are based on gross earnings.
__________ taxes are based on gross earnings.
Cost of piping in a fluid processing unit (e.g., distillation) of a chemical process plant is about __________ percent of the fixed capital investment.
Cost of piping in a fluid processing unit (e.g., distillation) of a chemical process plant is about __________ percent of the fixed capital investment.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Pick out the wrong statement.
Equipment installation cost in a chemical process plant ranges from __________ percent of the purchased equipment cost.
Equipment installation cost in a chemical process plant ranges from __________ percent of the purchased equipment cost.
The ratio of working capital to total capital investment for most chemical plants (except for non-seasonal based products) is in the range of __________ percent.
The ratio of working capital to total capital investment for most chemical plants (except for non-seasonal based products) is in the range of __________ percent.
If 'S' is the amount available after 'n' interest periods for an initial principal 'P' with the discrete compound interest rate 'i', the present worth is given by
If 'S' is the amount available after 'n' interest periods for an initial principal 'P' with the discrete compound interest rate 'i', the present worth is given by
With increase in the discounted cash flow rate of return, the ratio of the total present value to the initial investment of a given project
With increase in the discounted cash flow rate of return, the ratio of the total present value to the initial investment of a given project
A reactor having a salvage value of Rs. 10000 is estimated to have a service life of 10 years. The annual interest rate is 10%. The original cost of the reactor was Rs. 80000. The book value of the reactor after 5 years using sinking fund depreciation method will be Rs.
A reactor having a salvage value of Rs. 10000 is estimated to have a service life of 10 years. The annual interest rate is 10%. The original cost of the reactor was Rs. 80000. The book value of the reactor after 5 years using sinking fund depreciation method will be Rs.
'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.
'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.
The amount of simple interest during 'n' interest period is (where, i = interest rate based on the length of one interest period, p = principal)
The amount of simple interest during 'n' interest period is (where, i = interest rate based on the length of one interest period, p = principal)
Which of the following is not a component of the working capital for a chemical process plant?
Which of the following is not a component of the working capital for a chemical process plant?
Which of the following is not a component of working capital?
Which of the following is not a component of working capital?
Utilities cost in the operation of chemical process plant comes under the
Utilities cost in the operation of chemical process plant comes under the
Break-even point is the point of intersection of
Break-even point is the point of intersection of
For a typical project, the cumulative cash flow is zero at the
For a typical project, the cumulative cash flow is zero at the
__________ of depreciation calculation does not take into account the interest on investments.
__________ of depreciation calculation does not take into account the interest on investments.
Gantt chart (or Bar chart) is helpful in
Gantt chart (or Bar chart) is helpful in
A shareholder has __________ say in the affairs of company management compared to a debenture holder.
A shareholder has __________ say in the affairs of company management compared to a debenture holder.
__________ method for profitability evaluation of a project does not account for investment cost due to land.
__________ method for profitability evaluation of a project does not account for investment cost due to land.
For a given fluid, as the pipe diameter increases, the pumping cost
For a given fluid, as the pipe diameter increases, the pumping cost
Which of the following elements is not included in the scope of market analysis?
Which of the following elements is not included in the scope of market analysis?
Relative cost of chemical process plants in India is about __________ percent more than the similar plants in U.S.A.
Relative cost of chemical process plants in India is about __________ percent more than the similar plants in U.S.A.
Fixed charges for a chemical plant does not include the
Fixed charges for a chemical plant does not include the
Optimum economic pipe diameter for fluid is determined by the
Optimum economic pipe diameter for fluid is determined by the
In financial accounting of a chemical plant, which of the following relationship is invalid?
In financial accounting of a chemical plant, which of the following relationship is invalid?
