'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 ________

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Q.) '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.

(A) 1 to 5

(B) 10 to 20

(D) 35 to 45

Correct answer : Option (B) - 10 to 20

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