Cost of piping in a fluid processing unit (e.g., distillation) of a chemical process plant is about __________ percent of the fixed capital investment. (A) 4 (B) 13 (C) 22 (D) 34

Cost of piping in a fluid processing unit (e.g., distillation) of a chemical process plant is about __________ percent of the fixed capital investment. (A) 4
(B) 13
(C) 22
(D) 34
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